HB578

Generally revise laws related to restitution

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Montana HB578 revises laws related to restitution, removing offender's financial resources from sentencing consideration.

Montana HB578 generally revises laws related to restitution by removing an offender's financial resources and future ability to pay from consideration in sentencing. It allows victims to provide information about pecuniary loss or loss of property to a probation officer outside of court order. The bill also modifies when a court may grant a petition to revise restitution. It amends several sections to reflect these changes and ensures that restitution is determined during sentencing without considering the offender's ability to pay.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

31 Yea

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19 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 28, 2025

7:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

May 8, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 5, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 25, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President