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LC 3609

Generally revise recreation laws

2025 Regular Session

Montana bill LC 3609 sought comprehensive revision of state recreation laws but died in the legislative process before advancing to substantive consideration.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 3609

Legislative bill overview

LC 3609 is a Montana bill designed to comprehensively revise the state's recreation laws, though specific provisions are not detailed in the available information. The bill appears to be a broad legislative effort to update or consolidate existing recreation-related statutes rather than targeting a single issue.

Why is this important

Recreation law revisions can affect public access to natural areas, hunting and fishing regulations, outdoor recreation licensing, liability protections, and land management policies that impact both residents and the outdoor recreation economy. Montana's recreation laws touch everything from state park operations to private property use to wildlife management on public lands.

Potential points of contention

  • Public access vs. private property rights – Recreation law revisions often involve tensions between expanding public access to natural areas and protecting private property owners' rights
  • Wildlife management authority – Changes to hunting, fishing, or trapping regulations can create conflict between conservation groups, hunters, and landowners
  • Scope of revision – A general overhaul of recreation laws risks being either too broad to achieve consensus or too narrow to meaningfully modernize outdated statutes

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

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