HB181

Provide authority for patrol officers to make arrests on capitol complex

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Montana HB181 allows patrol officers to make arrests and serve warrants at the capitol complex.

Montana HB181 revises criminal laws to include the capitol complex, treating patrol officers as police officers for making arrests or serving warrants at the capitol complex. This change applies to offenses on highways, highway rest areas, state highway properties, and the capitol complex, as well as those involving motor vehicles. The bill is effective immediately upon passage and approval.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

44 Yea

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5 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 10, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate State Administration Hearing

Jan 17, 2025

10:00 AM

House State Administration Hearing

History

Mar 4, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

Mar 4, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

Mar 4, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor