MontanaSB 8069th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Senate

Allow for digital copies of required documentation for transport of livestock

Sponsored By: Josh Kassmier (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Livestock

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Use digital papers for livestock transport

You can show digital copies of required livestock papers while traveling. This applies when state law requires a brand inspection or market/transport permit during a move. Accepted digital documents include a certificate of inspection, a market consignment permit, a transportation permit, and a market release certificate. You must show the digital copy when asked by a sheriff, deputy sheriff, constable, highway patrol officer, state stock inspector, or deputy state stock inspector.

Permitted livestock moves follow inspection rules

If you move or sell livestock under the permits in state law, you must follow the same rules that apply under section 81-3-204. The Department of Livestock and authorized officers enforce these rules for permitted moves and sales. This can add compliance steps and enforcement risk for owners, sellers, and transporters.

Law takes effect immediately

The law takes effect on passage and approval. All parts apply right away to livestock owners, sellers, transporters, markets, and enforcement officers.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Josh Kassmier
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

Zack Wirth
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 295 • No: 0

House vote • 3/28/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 99 • No: 0

House vote • 3/27/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 98 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/5/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 48 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/4/2025