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MT SB286
Bill
AI Summary
- Court decisions interpreting a statute lose their precedential value when the legislature subsequently takes action on the same statutory provisions
- Establishes legislative supremacy over judicial interpretation, allowing lawmakers to effectively override court rulings by amending or modifying statutes
- Codifies this rule in Title 1, chapter 1, part 1 of Montana Code, which contains general provisions on statutory construction
- Introduced by Senator D. Emrich during the 69th Legislature (2025)
Legislative Description
Clarify value of caselaw interpreting a statute after subsequent legislative action
Criminal Procedure
Last Action
Chapter Number Assigned
5/8/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/25/2025
Judiciary2/10/2025
Full Bill Text
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