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SB 485

Generally revise laws related to incarceration

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ellie Boldman

Montana SB 485 sought broad revisions to state incarceration laws but failed to advance past committee during the 2025 legislative session.

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Bill Summary · SB 485

Legislative bill overview

SB 485 proposed general revisions to Montana's incarceration laws, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available legislative record. The bill was introduced by Senator Ellie Boldman but did not advance through the legislative process, dying in committee procedures during the 2025 session.

Why is this important

Incarceration policy affects criminal justice outcomes, public safety, corrections budgets, and the lives of incarcerated individuals and their families. Broad revisions to incarceration laws can have significant fiscal and social implications across the state corrections system.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of specificity: The general nature of the bill makes it unclear what specific incarceration practices or policies were targeted for revision, limiting meaningful public debate
  • Fiscal concerns: An unsigned fiscal note suggests unresolved questions about the bill's budgetary impact on state corrections operations
  • Process failure: The bill missed the general bill transmittal deadline and was tabled in committee, indicating either procedural issues or insufficient support for advancement

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

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