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.

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.