HB609

Establish criminal offense of abortion trafficking

Failed·5/20/25
Introduced Text

Montana HB609 would establish abortion trafficking as a criminal offense.

Montana HB609 would establish abortion trafficking as a criminal offense. It defines abortion trafficking as purposely or knowingly transporting or aiding another person in transporting an unborn child within or outside Montana to obtain an illegal abortion. A conviction carries a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment for up to 5 years, or both. The bill also amends existing law to clarify penalties for certain offenses.

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Roll Call Votes

(H) Judiciary--To Table

16 Yea

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4 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

May 20, 2025

House

(H) Died in Process

Mar 12, 2025

House

(H) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal

Feb 27, 2025

House

(H) Tabled in Committee (H) Judiciary