LC 4155 Legislature · 2025 Regular Session

Generally revise civil liability laws

This bill removes the legal right for individuals convicted of a crime to sue for injuries or damages they sustain while committing that crime. It directly affects criminal defendants who might otherwise seek compensation for harm they suffered during the commission of their offense. Under the new law, such individuals cannot file civil lawsuits to recover damages related to their criminal acts. The provision is codified within Montana's existing civil liability statutes to ensure it becomes part of the state's permanent legal framework.
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 16, 2024 Last action Feb 17, 2025
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