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MT SB480

Bill

Status

Failed

5/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Wylie Galt

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits discharging a firearm within 500 yards of an inhabited dwelling or nearby outbuilding while recreationally using Class II waterways without landowner permission
  • Temporary absences of inhabitants do not render a dwelling uninhabited for purposes of this restriction
  • Amends Section 23-2-302, MCA, which governs public recreational use of surface waters in Montana
  • Adds the firearm discharge restriction to existing Class II water limitations that already prohibit big game hunting, overnight camping, and placement of seasonal objects without landowner permission

Legislative Description

Prohibit discharge of firearms under certain conditions on Class 2 waters

Fish and Wildlife

Last Action

(S) Died in Process

5/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Fish and Game2/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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