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LC 2820

Generally revise criminal laws

2025 Regular Session

Montana's comprehensive criminal law revision bill (LC 2820) died in the legislative drafting process in May 2025 without advancing to committee consideration.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 2820

Legislative bill overview

LC 2820 is a comprehensive criminal law revision bill introduced in Montana that would make broad changes to the state's criminal statutes. The bill died in the legislative process on May 27, 2025, before advancing to a full committee or floor vote. No specific provisions were enacted as the measure never progressed beyond the draft stage.

Why is this important

Criminal code revisions affect law enforcement practices, sentencing guidelines, and individual rights protections across the state. General criminal law overhauls can significantly impact public safety policies, prosecution strategies, and incarceration rates, making them consequential for both criminal justice professionals and the public.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: Without access to the specific draft language, stakeholders—including law enforcement, defense attorneys, victims' advocates, and civil liberties organizations—cannot assess which provisions they support or oppose
  • Scope uncertainty: "Generally revise" suggests comprehensive changes, which typically generate debate across multiple constituencies with competing interests in criminal justice reform
  • Process failure: The bill's death in process without substantive debate may indicate insufficient stakeholder consensus or legislative priorities favoring alternative approaches to criminal law reform

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

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