All Roll Calls
Yes: 274 • No: 21
MontanaHB 49169th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)HouseWALLET
Revise alcohol laws relating to community care retirement facility licenses
Sponsored By: Katie Zolnikov (Republican)
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Alcohol and DrugsRevenue, StateSenior Citizens
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Bill Overview
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3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
More on-campus spots to serve drinks
Starting July 1, 2025, licensees may sell alcohol at multiple service locations on the same campus if each serves food and is under the licensee’s control. Outdoor service is allowed on patios, decks, or adjacent lawn areas with controlled boundaries. Service is also allowed in a pool area that is in or next to a permanent licensed area. Separate campus buildings may be used if they meet premises suitability rules, and campuses with two or more service buildings may apply for one secure, noncontiguous storage area. All service locations must be on campus.
New CCR alcohol license and rules
Starting July 1, 2025, continuing care retirement communities can get a limited, nontransferable all-beverages license for one campus. The license is exempt from state quotas. Applying costs $500 and counts as the first annual fee; if denied, 75% ($375) is refunded. The campus must have a central dining area. Service is 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., servers must be at least 18 and trained, and buyers must be residents or their guests. No off-premises sales or catering are allowed. Gambling is not allowed; live bingo or keno needs separate authorization. The department can adopt rules and licensees must meet other state licensing requirements. Employees who sell, serve, or deliver alcohol and their supervisors must complete training within 60 days of hire, retrain every 3 years, and the licensee must keep records.
Alcohol delivery and possession for residents
Starting July 1, 2025, a CCR licensee may deliver alcohol to a resident’s living unit on campus after telling the department. The buyer must be a verified current resident. Deliverers must be at least 18 and complete required training. No fee is charged for the delivery application. Residents may keep lawfully obtained alcohol in their living areas.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Katie Zolnikov
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Jeremy Trebas
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/10/2025
Do Concur
Yes: 45 • No: 3
House vote • 4/9/2025
Do Concur
Yes: 45 • No: 4
House vote • 3/6/2025
Do Pass
Yes: 93 • No: 6
House vote • 3/4/2025
Do Pass
Yes: 91 • No: 8
Actions Timeline
Chapter Number Assigned
5/5/2025HouseSigned by Governor
5/1/2025HouseTransmitted to Governor
4/22/2025HouseSigned by President
4/21/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
4/18/2025HouseReturned from Enrolling
4/11/2025HouseSent to Enrolling
4/10/2025House3rd Reading Concurred
4/10/2025Senate2nd Reading Concurred
4/9/2025SenateCommittee Report--Bill Concurred
3/26/2025SenateCommittee Executive Action--Bill Concurred
3/26/2025SenateHearing
3/24/2025SenateHearing Canceled
3/19/2025SenateHearing
3/15/2025SenateReferred to Committee
3/14/2025SenateFirst Reading
3/14/2025SenateTransmitted to Senate
3/6/2025House3rd Reading Passed
3/6/2025House2nd Reading Passed
3/4/2025HouseCommittee Report--Bill Passed as Amended
2/26/2025HouseCommittee Executive Action--Bill Passed as Amended
2/26/2025HouseFiscal Note Printed
2/24/2025HouseHearing
2/24/2025HouseFiscal Note Signed
2/22/2025HouseFiscal Note Received
2/22/2025House
Bill Text
Enrolled
4/15/2025
As Amended (Version 2)
2/26/2025
Introduced
2/13/2025