LC 3209 Legislature · 2025 Regular Session

Revise laws regarding purchase of banks by credit unions

This bill prohibits credit unions in Montana from acquiring banks, bank assets, or bank liabilities, effectively preventing credit unions from expanding into traditional banking operations. The legislation amends Section 32-3-401 of the Montana Code Annotated to explicitly remove any existing language that might allow such acquisitions. Credit unions and banking institutions are the primary entities affected by this restriction on business activities. The change clarifies that while credit unions can hold deposits in banks, they cannot purchase banks or their assets, maintaining a clear separation between the two types of financial institutions.
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 14, 2024 Last action Feb 24, 2025
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