HB521

Generally revise civil liability laws

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Montana HB521 revises civil liability laws to deny individuals convicted of a crime the right to recover damages for injuries sustained during the.

Montana HB521 amends civil liability laws to establish that individuals convicted of a crime cannot seek damages for injuries or other damages incurred during the crime's commission. This revision applies to all relevant sections of Title 27, Chapter 1, Part 5. The bill codifies this new provision as part of the existing legal framework, ensuring consistency with other related statutes.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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14 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 26, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Feb 21, 2025

8:00 AM

House Judiciary 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