HB605

Revise criminal laws related to strip searches

Vetoed·5/13/25

Montana HB605 revises criminal laws to allow strip searches for those housed in jail or correctional facilities over 12 hours.

Montana HB605 amends Section 46-5-105, MCA, to allow strip searches for individuals who will be housed in a jail or correctional facility for more than 12 hours. It maintains that a strip search or body cavity search is not permitted for those arrested or detained for a traffic offense or non-felony unless there is reasonable suspicion of concealed weapons, contraband, or evidence of a crime.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

62 Yea

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38 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 27, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

May 13, 2025

House

(H) Vetoed by Governor

May 7, 2025

House

(H) Transmitted to Governor

May 6, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President