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This bill addresses civil liability for individuals who are injured while committing a crime by establishing that a person convicted of a crime cannot pursue legal action for damages if they are injured during the commission of that crime, with a specific exception. The bill clarifies that if the victim causing the injury did not use any force or used justifiable force (as defined in Montana's criminal code under Title 45, chapter 3, part 1), the criminally convicted person loses their right to seek damages for injuries sustained during their criminal activity. This provision is intended to be added to Title 27, chapter 1, part 5 of Montana's legal code, which likely deals with civil actions and liability. The bill effectively prevents criminals from seeking legal compensation for injuries they receive while engaged in illegal activities, with a nuanced provision that protects victims who use only justifiable force in response to a crime being committed against them.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC4155