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MT SB441

Bill

Status

Passed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Montana Block Management Enforcement Network, allowing landowners enrolled in the block management program to voluntarily opt-in to a system that helps enforce hunter compliance with property rules and state law

  • Establishes escalating penalties for hunters convicted of rule violations or violations of Titles 45 or 87 while on enrolled lands: first conviction results in ban from all participating lands for remainder of license year; second conviction results in ban for up to 3 consecutive license years; third conviction results in lifetime ban

  • Landowners retain the right to deny access for cause and may opt-out of the network at any time, including allowing previously banned individuals access to their specific property

  • Requires the department to provide educational information to hunters about access rules and consequences for violations on properties enrolled in the enforcement network

  • Grants the commission rulemaking authority to implement the network's provisions

Legislative Description

Establishing the Montana block management enforcement network

Rule Making

Last Action

Chapter Number Assigned

5/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Fish, Wildlife, and Parks3/7/2025
Fish and Game2/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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