Montana HB709 creates the crime of human smuggling, establishing penalties and forfeiture procedures.
Montana HB709 creates the crime of human smuggling, which involves knowingly transporting or harboring individuals who have entered the U.S. illegally or failed to comply with their immigration status. Convicted individuals face imprisonment and fines, while entities convicted of human smuggling lose eligibility for tax exemptions. Property used in human smuggling can be subject to criminal forfeiture, with proceeds distributed to crime victims. The bill also amends tax exemption provisions to exclude entities convicted of human smuggling.
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