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MT HB634
Bill
Status
Failed
5/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Alanah Griffith
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AI Summary
- Repeals the Motion Picture Fair Trade Practices Act in its entirety (Sections 30-14-301 through 30-14-308, MCA)
- Eliminates the prohibition on "blind bidding," which required movie theaters to be able to view films before bidding on licensing rights
- Removes regulations governing license agreements between film distributors and theater exhibitors
- Eliminates bid requirements and provisions declaring certain acts void under the current law
- Removes the misdemeanor penalty for violations of the repealed act
Legislative Description
Repeal motion picture fair trade practices act
Arts and Antiquities
Last Action
(H) Died in Process
5/20/2025
Committee Referrals
Business & Labor2/22/2025
Full Bill Text
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