HB324

Revise voluntary payment laws to include all claims

Complete·5/1/25

Montana HB324 revises voluntary payment laws to include all claims and clarifies legislative policy on voluntary payments.

Montana HB324 amends the Montana Code Annotated to revise voluntary payment laws, ensuring they apply to all claims. It specifies that voluntary payments made before a judgment are credited against the judgment amount. The bill also clarifies that voluntary payments do not constitute an admission of fault or liability, except in certain bad faith insurance actions. This act applies to liability claims accruing on or after October 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

48 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 18, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs Hearing

Mar 4, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs Hearing

History

May 5, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 1, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 22, 2025

House

(H) Transmitted to Governor