Montana HB940 prohibits overnight camping and storage of personal property on state highway right-of-way.
Montana HB940 makes it illegal to camp overnight or leave personal property unattended on a state highway right-of-way. Exceptions include emergency situations, authorized work crews, and designated rest areas. The Montana Department of Transportation and law enforcement can enforce this law, issuing notices and imposing fines up to $50 for non-compliance. Leftover property can be disposed of after a specified period. The act also includes definitions for terms like "camping," "storage," and "state highway right-of-way.
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