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MT SB196

Bill

Status

Failed

5/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy Trebas

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "actual physical control" for DUI purposes as operating or driving a motor vehicle on public roads and highways in Montana

  • Excludes from "actual physical control" situations where a person is seated in any seat except the driver's seat and the engine is running but the vehicle is not in a gear allowing self-propulsion

  • Excludes from "actual physical control" situations where a person is in a non-driver seat of a disabled vehicle incapable of self-propelled movement, unless the vehicle was disabled by a collision while the person was driving

  • Excludes from "actual physical control" situations where a person is propelling a disabled motor vehicle by means other than the engine (such as pushing)

  • Amends Section 61-8-1001, MCA by adding this new definition while renumbering existing DUI-related definitions

Legislative Description

Revise DUI laws regarding actual physical control

Criminal Procedure

Last Action

(S) Died in Process

5/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/22/2025

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