HB365

Montana HB365 revises laws to prevent legislative conduct from being considered in bad faith analyses or for awarding costs and attorney fees.

Montana HB365 amends the award of costs and attorney fees in civil actions involving the state or political subdivisions. It prohibits the conduct of the legislative branch in passing legislation from being considered in bad faith analyses or for awarding costs and fees. This change applies to any actions regardless of whether the defense is frivolous or pursued in bad faith. The act is effective immediately upon passage and applies retroactively to legislation passed after the 69th legislative session.