HB791

Generally revise nuisance laws

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Montana HB791 revises nuisance laws, defining public and private nuisances, and outlines remedies and liabilities.

Montana HB791 revises the state's nuisance laws, providing new definitions and remedies for public and private nuisances. The bill defines a public nuisance as a condition arising from real property use that endangers communal safety, is indecent or offensive to the community, or unlawfully obstructs public rights. A private nuisance is defined as a condition that interferes with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property on adjacent or neighboring property.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

58 Yea

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41 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 4, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Mar 4, 2025

7:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

May 13, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 8, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

May 1, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President