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MT SB110

Bill

Status

Passed

4/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Wendy McKamey

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all amusement rides to be inspected at least once every 12 months by a qualified inspector who is independent from the operator, with inspectors being either professional engineers or holding certifications from AIMS International or the National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials

  • Mandates operators maintain liability insurance with minimum coverage of $500,000 for bodily injury or death of one person per occurrence and $1 million for two or more persons per occurrence

  • Expands the definition to exclude temporary amusement rides operating in Montana for 30 days or less, and adds new definitions for "qualified inspector" and "serious injury or illness"

  • Requires operators to conduct daily pre-opening inspections per ASTM standards and to initiate investigations by qualified inspectors following any serious injury or illness, with rides remaining closed until deemed safe

  • Strengthens passenger responsibilities including compliance with all posted signs, proper use of safety equipment, and prohibition on using rides while under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating substances, with violations subject to removal without refund

Legislative Description

Revise laws relating to amusement rides and safety

Recreation/Parks/Sports

Last Action

Chapter Number Assigned

4/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Business & Labor2/11/2025
Business, Labor and Economic Affairs1/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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