Bill
LC 23
Overview: Bill Number: LC 23, Title: Generally revise criminal laws, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: August 27, 2024Purpose and Intent: This draft bill aimed to mak
Overview: Bill Number: LC 23, Title: Generally revise criminal laws, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: August 27, 2024
Purpose and Intent: This draft bill aimed to make broad revisions to Montana's criminal laws. The primary goals were to update and streamline criminal procedures, enhance law enforcement capabilities, and address emerging criminal justice issues.
Key Provisions:
- Expanded the use of electronic monitoring and GPS tracking for certain offenders
- Increased penalties for repeat offenders and certain violent crimes
- Authorized the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement
- Established new protocols for handling evidence and expert witness testimony
- Revised sentencing guidelines for drug-related offenses
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Law enforcement agencies would have gained new investigative tools and authorities
- Criminal defendants could have faced harsher sentences and more stringent monitoring
- Privacy advocates raised concerns about the expanded use of surveillance technologies
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: This bill was a draft proposal that did not advance beyond the initial legislative process. It died without being formally introduced or considered by legislative committees.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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