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MT SB238

Bill

Status

Passed

5/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Janet Ellis

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Supporting Bowhunters with Disabilities Program allowing hunting license applicants to donate $1 or more to fund modified archery equipment for hunters with disabilities

  • Creates a dedicated state special revenue account to hold donations, interest earned, and gifts/grants received for the program, with unspent funds rolling over each fiscal year

  • Directs the department to distribute funds to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that acquire and provide modified archery equipment to hunters holding permits to modify archery equipment

  • Requires the department to adopt rules establishing donation mechanisms, payment procedures to nonprofits, and guidelines for equipment distribution to eligible Montana hunters

  • Effective July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Allow hunters to donate funds for archery equipment for disabled bowhunters

Appropriations

Last Action

Chapter Number Assigned

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Fish, Wildlife, and Parks4/7/2025
Fish and Game2/13/2025

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