HB174

Revise laws related to drug assault crimes

Failed·5/22/25

Montana HB174 revises laws related to assault by defining new criteria for drug-related assaults.

Montana HB174 amends the definition of assault to include knowingly providing certain drugs without consent. It specifies that assault occurs when a person knowingly provides rohypnol, flunitrazolam, gamma-hydroxybutyrate, alcohol, or diphenhydramine without consent. Exceptions are made for medical providers, patients, parents or guardians of minors, and guardians of incapacitated adults. The bill also sets penalties for assault convictions, including fines up to $500 and imprisonment up to six months.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

44 Yea

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55 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 19, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Jan 20, 2025

8:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

May 22, 2025

House

(H) Died in Process

Apr 11, 2025

House

(H) 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred

Apr 11, 2025

House

(H) Scheduled for 3rd Reading