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MT HB661
Bill
Status
Failed
5/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Debo Powers
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AI Summary
- Expands Montana's vehicle harassment prohibition from "game animals and game birds" to all "wild animals," excluding alternative livestock
- Prohibits using vehicles, aircraft, snowmobiles, or other motorized devices to chase, harass, herd, flush, or impede the movement of wild animals
- Exempts landowners and their authorized agents when engaged in immediate protection of their property
- First offense: fine of $50-$1,000 and/or up to 6 months imprisonment, with possible forfeiture of hunting/fishing/trapping licenses and state land recreational privileges
- Second or subsequent offense within 5 years: mandatory fine of $500-$1,000 and/or up to 6 months imprisonment, with mandatory 24-month forfeiture of hunting, fishing, and trapping privileges
Legislative Description
Generally revise laws related to the unlawful harassment or harm of game animals, birds, fur-bearers, and predators
Fish and Wildlife
Last Action
(H) Died in Process
5/20/2025
Committee Referrals
Fish, Wildlife, and Parks2/22/2025
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