MontanaHB 18169th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)House

Provide authority for patrol officers to make arrests on capitol complex

Sponsored By: Katie Zolnikov (Republican)

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Law EnforcementCrimesCriminal ProcedureLegislatureState Government

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Highway Patrol can arrest on Capitol grounds

Montana Highway Patrol officers can arrest for any offense on highways, rest areas, nearby state highway property, and the state Capitol Complex. They can also arrest for crimes that involve a motor vehicle or its registration, and serve arrest warrants tied to those violations. The law takes effect upon passage and approval.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Katie Zolnikov
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Bob Phalen
Republican • Senate
Sue Vinton
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 248 • No: 51

House vote • 2/19/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 44 • No: 5

House vote • 2/18/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 44 • No: 6

House vote • 1/23/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 80 • No: 20

House vote • 1/22/2025