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LC 2576

Revise laws to clarify that local prohibitions on conveying family transfer parcels do not apply to conveyances involving lenders

2025 Regular Session

Montana bill exempts lender-involved conveyances from local prohibitions on family transfer parcel conveyances, limiting local land-use restrictions.

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Bill Summary · LC 2576

Legislative bill overview

LC 2576 clarifies Montana law to exempt lender-involved conveyances from local restrictions on family transfer parcels. Family transfer parcels are typically properties split from larger parcels under specific conditions; this bill ensures that when lenders are involved in transferring such parcels, local governments cannot block the transaction based on their own prohibitions against family transfers.

Why is this important

This bill affects property transactions, lending practices, and local land-use authority in Montana. It could impact how banks and lenders handle foreclosures, loan assumptions, or secured conveyances involving family transfer parcels, potentially overriding local zoning or subdivision restrictions that were designed to control property fragmentation.

Potential points of contention

  • Local control vs. state preemption: Local governments may argue they should retain authority over land-use decisions within their jurisdictions, and this bill appears to limit that authority regarding family transfer parcels
  • Original intent of family transfer restrictions: Many communities imposed family transfer restrictions to prevent excessive property subdivision; exempting lender conveyances could undermine these conservation or planning goals
  • Definition and scope ambiguity: The bill's language around what constitutes a "conveyance involving lenders" may be unclear—does this include all transactions where a lender has an interest, or only specific scenarios?

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

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