MontanaHB 64269th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)House

Revise civil liability laws

Sponsored By: Greg Overstreet (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Liability

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Fines for public nuisance, including illegal camping

The law defines camping that breaks a local or state law as a public nuisance. A person commits this offense by knowingly creating, conducting, or maintaining a public nuisance. If convicted, the court can fine up to $500 for each day. Each day counts as a separate offense, so fines can add up fast.

Shooting range noise protected during hours

Noise from shooting at a range during its posted hours is not a public nuisance. Range owners are protected from nuisance claims for that noise during those hours.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Greg Overstreet
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Steve Fitzpatrick
Republican • House
Vince Ricci
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 181 • No: 117

Senate vote • 4/15/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 34 • No: 16

Senate vote • 4/14/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 33 • No: 17

House vote • 3/7/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 57 • No: 42

House vote • 3/6/2025