HB493

Establish the crime of possession of stolen firearm or ammunition

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Montana HB493 establishes the crime of possessing a stolen firearm or ammunition, with penalties.

Montana HB493 creates the offense of knowingly possessing, concealing, storing, bartering, selling, or disposing of a stolen firearm or ammunition. A conviction carries a penalty of up to 10 years in state prison. The bill also amends sections 41-5-206 and 45-8-405 of the Montana Code Annotated to reflect this new crime.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

44 Yea

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4 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Feb 28, 2025

2:00 PM

House Appropriations Hearing

History

May 5, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 1, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 24, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President