MontanaHB 21469th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)House

Provide for prosecution of state crimes for persons subject to federal immigration detention

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Montana can prosecute people in federal immigration custody

The law lets Montana prosecutors charge someone with Montana crimes even if the person is in, or may be in, federal immigration custody. When a state case is pending, Montana can either hand the person to federal immigration on demand or keep holding them until the state case ends. Before a local prosecutor decides not to charge such a case, they must notify the Montana Attorney General so the AG can choose to file charges.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Caleb Hinkle
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Theresa Manzella
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 179 • No: 121

Senate vote • 3/24/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 32 • No: 18

Senate vote • 3/21/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 31 • No: 19

House vote • 2/12/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 58 • No: 42

House vote • 2/11/2025