MontanaSB 23869th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)SenateWALLET

Allow hunters to donate funds for archery equipment for disabled bowhunters

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

More gear help for disabled bowhunters

Beginning July 1, 2025, you can add a $1 or more donation when you buy or apply for a Montana hunting license. The money goes to a new program that buys modified archery gear for hunters with disabilities. The state creates a special account for donations, interest, gifts, and grants. The department works with 501(c)(3) nonprofits to purchase the gear and give it to eligible Montana hunters. These donations follow the new account rules, not the general fish-and-game deposit rules.

New rules for hunting license agents

Starting July 1, 2025, license agents must send donations they collect for the disabled bowhunters program to the department. Donations do not count as a transaction for commission payments. If an agent is late sending funds, the department can charge interest at the statutory rate and may revoke the appointment under its rules.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Janet Ellis
Democrat • Senate

Cosponsors

Jill Cohenour
Democrat • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 222 • No: 69

Senate vote • 4/16/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 71 • No: 26

Senate vote • 4/15/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 76 • No: 21

Senate vote • 4/4/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 38 • No: 11

Senate vote • 4/3/2025