MontanaHB 10469th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)House

Generally revise power and duties of agents

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3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Attorney General agents are peace officers

Agents appointed by the Montana Attorney General are peace officers. They must help city, county, state, and federal law enforcement when asked, following rules set by the Montana Department of Justice. They also help with law enforcement training schools in Montana when asked and when they can.

State agents can investigate major crimes

Attorney General agents now share jurisdiction with local police for key crimes. They can investigate dangerous drugs, organized crime, human trafficking, and prostitution or patronizing a prostitute. They also handle internet crimes against children, defined as using devices or online messages to commit or help commit sexual or exploitation crimes against a child, including sexual assault, sexual intercourse without consent, indecent exposure, aggravated sexual intercourse without consent, sexual abuse of children, and child sex trafficking. This adds state resources for trafficking and child protection cases. It may also increase investigations of prostitution offenses.

State agents probe gambling and audit crimes

Attorney General agents must investigate gambling activities under state law. They must investigate possible crimes found by legislative audits of state agencies. They must also investigate criminal referrals from the state workers’ compensation insurance fund. This increases oversight and may mean more investigations for people and businesses linked to these areas.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Eric Albus
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Vince Ricci
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 297 • No: 0

House vote • 3/17/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 49 • No: 0

House vote • 3/15/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 49 • No: 0

House vote • 1/16/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 99 • No: 0

House vote • 1/15/2025