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MT SB533

Bill

Status

Failed

5/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sara Novak

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a "Nonambulatory Motorized Recreation Pass" for $5 (valid indefinitely) allowing individuals with permanent mobility disabilities to use motorized equipment on state recreational trails and roads managed by the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks

  • Requires applicants to provide physician certification of nonambulatory status and proof of motorized equipment registration in Montana

  • Establishes a three-tier trail classification system: Class I (fully accessible by motorized wheelchair), Class II (partially accessible), and Class III (not accessible), with classifications posted at trailheads and online

  • Penalties include $60 fine for failure to display pass, $250 fine for using trails without a pass, and $50-$1,000 fine plus potential loss of hunting/fishing privileges for up to 6 months imprisonment for making false statements

  • Directs the department to reopen previously closed motorized trails, maintain trails for pass holders, and establish a dedicated state special revenue account funded by pass sales and one-third of collected fines

Legislative Description

Generally revise accessibility laws related to trails/roads

Rule Making

Last Action

(S) Died in Process

5/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Fish and Game3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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