HB208

Providing authority for municipalities to control unauthorized occupancy of municipal property

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Montana HB208 allows municipalities to regulate unauthorized camping on public property or facilities.

Montana HB208 amends the Montana Code Annotated to explicitly include the power for municipalities to regulate unauthorized camping on public property or facilities. This bill provides municipalities with the authority to prohibit or otherwise regulate unauthorized occupancy or camping on public property or facilities owned by or under the control of the municipality. The bill also outlines other powers municipalities can exercise, such as enacting ordinances, entering into contracts, and managing public property.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

43 Yea

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6 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 24, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Local Government Hearing

Jan 23, 2025

3:00 PM

House Local Government Hearing

History

May 5, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 1, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 22, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President