MontanaSB 24769th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)SenateWALLET

Modify tax classification of shooting ranges

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Half-rate taxes and new rules for shooting ranges

Beginning in tax year 2026, nonprofit-operated shooting ranges that are not otherwise exempt are Class Four (commercial) property. Qualifying ranges pay one-half of the commercial property tax rate. To qualify, the operator must be a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) nonprofit incorporated or admitted under the Montana Nonprofit Corporation Act. A “shooting range” is buildings, improvements, and up to 150 acres of nearby land needed to provide a safe place to fire firearms. It does not include a home and the 1 acre under it, land or improvements used for a commercial business, or improvements not needed for safe shooting.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Willis Curdy
Democrat • Senate

Cosponsors

Neil Duram
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 211 • No: 87

House vote • 4/16/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 57 • No: 41

House vote • 4/15/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 56 • No: 44

Senate vote • 4/2/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 49 • No: 1

Senate vote • 4/1/2025