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HB 800

Revise landlord and tenant laws

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Shannon Maness

Montana HB 800 sought to revise landlord-tenant laws but died in process after failing floor votes and missing legislative deadlines.

(H) Died in Process
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Bill Summary · HB 800

Legislative bill overview

HB 800 proposed revisions to Montana's landlord and tenant laws, though the specific amendments are not detailed in the legislative record provided. The bill was introduced by Representative Shannon Maness but failed to advance through the legislative process.

Why is this important

Landlord-tenant laws directly affect housing affordability, tenant protections, property owner rights, and the rental market's overall functionality. Changes to these laws can significantly impact both residential renters and property investors across Montana.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of reforms unclear: Without knowing whether the bill favored tenant protections or landlord flexibility, stakeholders from both sides likely had concerns about the proposed direction
  • Procedural failure: The bill missed the general bill transmittal deadline, suggesting it may have lacked sufficient support or urgency among legislators
  • Failed floor votes: The 2nd reading failure indicates the bill could not secure enough votes, pointing to disagreement among House members on its merits

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

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