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MontanaSB 26169th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)SenateWALLET

Generally revise endangering the welfare of children

Sponsored By: Greg Hertz (Republican)

Signed by Governor

CrimesCriminal Procedure

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Felony for making drugs near kids

It is a felony to knowingly make or try to make any illegal dangerous drug where a child might be, such as a home, room for overnight stays, vehicle, building, or outdoor spot. Possessing materials with intent to manufacture is also covered. Causing or allowing a child to inhale, be exposed to, have contact with, or ingest a dangerous drug is a crime unless done under a doctor's or licensed provider's direction. Punishment can be up to 5 years in state prison and up to a $10,000 fine, or both. If a child suffers serious bodily injury, punishment can be up to 10 years and up to a $25,000 fine.

Keep kids from marijuana and dangerous places

Anyone 18 or older commits a crime by knowingly causing or allowing a child under 18 to inhale, be exposed to, or ingest marijuana, including THC products. Ordinary secondhand smoke from an adult's lawful use is not covered. The law also bans knowingly helping or encouraging a child to enter a place of prostitution or human trafficking, an adult-use marijuana dispensary, or a place where illegal drugs are being made. A first conviction is a misdemeanor: up to a $500 fine, up to 6 months in jail, or both. A second conviction can bring up to a $1,000 fine, up to 6 months in jail, or both.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Greg Hertz

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Brandon Ler

    Republican • House

  • Steven Kelly

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 251 • No: 48

House vote • 3/26/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 80 • No: 19

House vote • 3/25/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 80 • No: 20

Senate vote • 3/3/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 46 • No: 4

Senate vote • 3/1/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 45 • No: 5

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter Number Assigned

    4/17/2025Senate

  2. Signed by Governor

    4/16/2025Senate

  3. Transmitted to Governor

    4/8/2025Senate

  4. Signed by Speaker

    4/8/2025House

  5. Signed by President

    4/2/2025Senate

  6. Returned from Enrolling

    3/28/2025Senate

  7. Sent to Enrolling

    3/26/2025Senate

  8. 3rd Reading

    3/26/2025House

  9. 2nd Reading

    3/25/2025House

  10. Committee Report

    3/20/2025House

  11. Committee Executive Action

    3/19/2025House

  12. Hearing

    3/8/2025House

  13. 1st Reading

    3/4/2025House

  14. Referred to Committee

    3/4/2025House

  15. Transmitted to House

    3/3/2025Senate

  16. 3rd Reading

    3/3/2025Senate

  17. 2nd Reading

    3/1/2025Senate

  18. Committee Report

    2/26/2025Senate

  19. Committee Executive Action

    2/26/2025Senate

  20. Taken from Table in Committee

    2/26/2025Senate

  21. Tabled in Committee

    2/19/2025Senate

  22. Committee Executive Action

    2/19/2025Senate

  23. Hearing

    2/6/2025Senate

  24. Referred to Committee

    2/5/2025Senate

  25. 1st Reading

    2/5/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    4/15/2025

    PDF

  • As Amended (Version 3)

    3/27/2025

    PDF

  • As Amended (Version 2)

    2/26/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    2/3/2025

    PDF

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