HB896

Prohibit harboring or assisting illegal aliens

Failed·5/20/25
Cc Text

Montana HB896 revises obstructing justice laws to include harboring or assisting illegal aliens.

Montana HB896 amends the state's obstructing justice laws to include harboring or assisting illegal aliens. It defines an offender as someone who has entered the U.S. unlawfully or failed to comply with immigration status conditions. The bill also outlines penalties for obstructing justice, including imprisonment and fines. It appropriates $500 for notifying law enforcement agencies about these changes.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

39 Yea

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61 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 1, 2025

8:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

May 20, 2025

House

(H) Died in Process

Apr 9, 2025

House

(H) Missed Deadline for Appropriation Bill Transmittal

Apr 4, 2025

House

(H) Scheduled for 2nd Reading