HB289

Revise crime laws

Failed·5/22/25

Montana HB289 revises crime laws to include exposing children to drug production and use.

Montana HB289 amends the state's crime laws to include exposing children to the production or manufacture of fentanyl, heroin, or cocaine. It also allows children to be exposed to these drugs. The bill specifies that parents, guardians, or others supervising a child's welfare can request that an adult stop contacting the child if it is not in the child's best interests. Violations of these provisions can result in fines and imprisonment.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

8 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 17, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Jan 30, 2025

8:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

May 22, 2025

Senate

(S) Died in Standing Committee

Mar 28, 2025

Senate

(S) Tabled in Committee (S) Judiciary

Mar 14, 2025

Senate

(S) Hearing (S) Judiciary