SB288

Expedite seized property after law investigation

Complete·4/17/25

Expedites the return of seized law enforcement weapons after investigations in officer-involved shootings.

Montana SB288 establishes guidelines for the evidentiary seizure of law enforcement weapons in officer-involved shootings. It mandates that weapons involved in such incidents be collected for testing and documentation. The bill requires these weapons to be returned within seven days to the originating law enforcement agency after the investigation concludes, provided no appeals are pending or criminal charges are filed against the officer. This ensures the swift redeployment of the weapon in the field.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

100 Yea

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Calendar

Mar 21, 2025

8:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

Feb 21, 2025

9:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 18, 2025

Senate

Chapter Number Assigned

Apr 17, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by Governor

Apr 8, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Speaker