HB264

Generally revise wildlife location data subject to public information requests

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Montana HB264 revises laws on wildlife location data and telemetry frequencies, restricting their release by the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and.

Montana HB264 modifies regulations concerning the release of wildlife location data and telemetry frequencies by the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. The bill prohibits the release of such data unless it is part of a study, in which case it can be released three years after the study's completion. Data not used in studies can be released three years after collection. The bill also allows for the release of data if it jeopardizes the security of public facilities or if it is needed for environmental permitting activities.

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Roll Call Votes

92 Yea

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 27, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Fish and Game Hearing

Jan 30, 2025

3:00 PM

House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Hearing

History

May 8, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 5, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 25, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President