Montana SB273 revises assault laws to allow victims to determine whether charges are filed, except for those who are developmentally, physically, or.

Montana SB273 amends the state's assault laws to give victims the sole responsibility of deciding whether to file charges, except when the victim is developmentally, physically, or mentally disabled. The bill defines assault as causing bodily injury, causing reasonable apprehension of injury, or providing certain drugs without consent. Penalties for assault convictions include fines up to $500, imprisonment for up to six months, or both.

Montana SB273 revises assault laws to allow victims to determine whether charges are filed, except for those who are developmentally, physically, or.

Montana SB273 amends the state's assault laws to give victims the sole responsibility of deciding whether to file charges, except when the victim is developmentally, physically, or mentally disabled. The bill defines assault as causing bodily injury, causing reasonable apprehension of injury, or providing certain drugs without consent. Penalties for assault convictions include fines up to $500, imprisonment for up to six months, or both.