SB 374 Montana Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Generally revise contempt of court laws

SB 374 proposed revisions to state laws governing contempt of court, which would have affected individuals and entities who fail to comply with court orders (e.g., ignoring subpoenas or court rulings). The bill aimed to modernize procedures for handling contempt cases but did not specify exact changes in the provided context. As noted in its status, the bill "died in process" on May 23, 2025, meaning it did not advance to become law. No further details about its specific provisions or intended impact were included in the available records.
Bill status died 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Last action May 23, 2025
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What changed between versions

LC0758.pdf SB0374_1.pdf · 2 edits
MINOR
The bill number was officially changed from LC 0758 to SB 374, and the primary sponsor was identified as M. Noland. A new provision was added to the contempt statute requiring immediate action when a contemptuous act occurs in the judge's presence if that action is necessary to restore order or maintain the court's authority.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on contempt laws, but the new provision expands the procedural requirements for handling immediate disruptions in the courtroom.
REQUIREMENT

Added a requirement for immediate action to restore order or maintain court dignity when contempt occurs in the judge's presence.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill identifier from LC 0758 to SB 374 and listed M. Noland as the primary sponsor.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 5, 2025

How they voted

2822
Passed
Total votes 50
Mar 5, 2025
D Democratic18
18 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican32
10 Yea 22 Nay
68% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
22
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Mar 5, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (28-22)
senate
Feb 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Committee Report - (S) Judiciary
upper
Feb 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Committee Executive Action - (S) Judiciary
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
(S) Referred to Committee - (S) Judiciary
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Introduced
(S) Introduced
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Mark Noland
Mark Noland
RRepublican
MT
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