SB485

Generally revise laws related to incarceration

Failed·5/23/25
Introduced Text

Montana SB485 revises laws related to incarceration, focusing on hygiene and stationery products for inmates.

Montana SB485 revises laws related to incarceration by requiring state and local correctional facilities to provide certain hygiene and stationery products at no cost to inmates. The bill mandates the development of policies and procedures for distributing these products, including soap, toilet paper, toothbrushes, and more. It also supersedes unfunded mandate laws and amends sections related to alternative sentencing for methamphetamine possession.

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Roll Call Votes

(S) Local Government--To Table

11 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 28, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Local Government Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

Senate

(S) Died in Process

Mar 12, 2025

Senate

(S) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal

Mar 3, 2025

Senate

(S) Tabled in Committee (S) Local Government