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LC 3340

Generally revise laws concerning prerelease and transition centers

2025 Regular Session

Montana bill proposing revisions to prerelease and transition center laws died in 2025 without advance; details of proposed changes unavailable in public records.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 3340

Legislative bill overview

LC 3340 proposes comprehensive revisions to Montana's laws governing prerelease and transition centers—facilities that house incarcerated individuals nearing release or in transition back to the community. The bill died in the legislative process in May 2025 without advancing to a full floor vote or committee hearing. The specific substantive changes are not publicly detailed in available legislative records, making full analysis of the provisions difficult.

Why is this important

Prerelease and transition centers play a critical role in reducing recidivism by helping incarcerated people reintegrate into society through work-release programs, education, and community connections. Reforms to these facilities can significantly impact public safety, reentry success rates, and the cost-effectiveness of Montana's corrections system.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: The draft's specific provisions remain unclear from public records, making it difficult to assess whether proposed changes would strengthen rehabilitation programs or alter facility operations in controversial ways
  • Fiscal implications: Any expansion or modification of prerelease center operations affects state corrections budgets and potentially local government resources
  • Public safety vs. rehabilitation balance: Stakeholders often disagree on whether priority should emphasize strict oversight and security or expanded programming and community access for reentry success

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

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