SB420

Limit local government fees for children's use of parks

Failed·5/23/25

Montana SB420 limits local government fees for children's use of parks to $25 per month or $10 for three consecutive days.

Montana SB420 restricts local governments from imposing fees exceeding $25 per month or $10 for three consecutive days for children's use of parks and sports fields, excluding swimming pools, aquatic centers, and ice recreation centers. The bill defines "child" as a person under 18 years old and "children's sports team" as an organized activity with a majority of participants under 18. Local governments include counties, consolidated governments, incorporated cities or towns, and special districts.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

17 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 3, 2025

3:00 PM

House Local Government Hearing

Feb 28, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Local Government Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

House

(H) Died in Standing Committee

Apr 8, 2025

House

(H) Tabled in Committee (H) Local Government

Mar 24, 2025

House

(H) Hearing (H) Local Government