HB212

Limit liability of agricultural vehicles

Failed·5/22/25

Montana HB212 limits liability for agricultural vehicles on highways to $750,000 per claim and $1.5 million per occurrence.

Montana HB212 amends state law to limit the liability of owners, lessees, or operators of agricultural vehicles on highways. The bill sets a cap of $750,000 for each claim and $1.5 million for each occurrence, protecting against excess damages unless an insurer explicitly agrees to cover more. This legislation aims to safeguard farmers and agricultural workers from financial burdens due to accidents involving agricultural vehicles.

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Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

8 Yea

DDRRRRDR

0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 24, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Highways and Transportation Hearing

Jan 20, 2025

3:00 PM

House Transportation Hearing

History

May 22, 2025

Senate

(S) Died in Standing Committee

Mar 26, 2025

Senate

(S) Tabled in Committee (S) Highways and Transportation

Mar 19, 2025

Senate

(S) Hearing (S) Highways and Transportation