HB 287 Montana House · 2025 Regular Session

Generally revise laws related to dangerous drugs

HB 287 proposes to revise laws concerning dangerous drugs, primarily by introducing enhanced penalties. It establishes additional prison sentences for individuals who knowingly possess or use a firearm while committing offenses related to the criminal distribution or possession with intent to distribute dangerous drugs. The bill also sets specific, stricter penalties for the distribution or possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and similar substances, including mandatory minimum prison terms for certain quantities. Additionally, it clarifies that fines can be imposed alongside imprisonment for criminal distribution of dangerous drugs.

Issues: ✗ Criminal Justice

Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

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Governor

Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Last action May 20, 2025

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HB0287_1(2).pdf → HB0287_1(3).pdf · 1 edit

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The bill was amended to include two new sponsors, M. Bertoglio and M. Fox, while removing D. Loge from the list of sponsors. This change reflects a shift in the legislative coalition supporting the bill, potentially altering the political dynamics and coalition-building required to pass the legislation.

Scope change

The scope of the bill itself remains unchanged; only the list of sponsors was modified.

ELIGIBILITY

The list of bill sponsors was updated to add M. Bertoglio and M. Fox, and remove D. Loge, indicating a change in the legislative support base for this measure.

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Amendments

Feb 6, 2025

Amended

(H) Tabled in Committee - (H) Judiciary

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Jan 23, 2025

Committee

(H) Referred to Committee - (H) Judiciary

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Jan 22, 2025

Introduced

(H) Introduced

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