Bill > HB181

This bill amends Montana law to expand the authority of patrol officers to make arrests and serve warrants at the capitol complex, in addition to their existing jurisdiction on highways, highway rest areas, and state highway properties. Specifically, the bill modifies section 44-1-1003 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to include the "capitol complex" (as defined in 2-17-802) as a location where patrol officers are considered police officers with full arrest and warrant-serving powers. This means that patrol officers, who were previously limited to law enforcement activities on highways and related properties, can now legally intervene and make arrests for offenses occurring within the state capitol complex. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage and approval, providing patrol officers with expanded law enforcement jurisdiction at this important government location.

Government Affairs

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC1381