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SB 148

Allow landowners to designate licenses to persons with disabilities

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Denley Loge

Montana allows landowners to transfer their hunting and fishing licenses to people with disabilities, expanding outdoor recreation access for disabled residents.

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Bill Summary · SB 148

Legislative bill overview

SB 148 allows Montana landowners to designate hunting and fishing licenses to persons with disabilities, rather than using those licenses themselves. The bill creates a mechanism for landowners to transfer their allocated licenses to disabled individuals who may have difficulty obtaining or using licenses through standard channels.

Why is this important

This addresses accessibility barriers for people with disabilities seeking outdoor recreation opportunities. It expands hunting and fishing participation for disabled Montanans by leveraging private landowner resources and creates a direct pathway to licensure without competing in standard allocation systems.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation fairness: Concentrates licenses among disabled individuals connected to specific landowners, potentially creating unequal access based on geographic location or landowner generosity
  • Definition and verification: Unclear what disability qualifications apply and what verification process landowners must follow to confirm recipient eligibility
  • Impact on general license availability: Reduces the pool of licenses available to the general public, which could affect hunting/fishing opportunity distribution

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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