HB642

Revise civil liability laws

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Montana HB642 revises public nuisance laws to include camping in violation of a city ordinance or statute as a public nuisance.

Montana HB642 amends the definition of "public nuisance" to include camping in violation of a city ordinance or statute. The bill specifies that any condition endangering safety, being offensive to the senses, or obstructing property use by a community or considerable number of persons is a public nuisance. It also states that agricultural or farming operations are not public nuisances if they have been in operation longer than the complaining resident or commercial establishment.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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16 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 27, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Feb 27, 2025

7:00 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