The bill revises existing laws concerning incest by explicitly including nephews and nieces in the list of prohibited relationships. This amendment aims to clarify and expand the definition of incestuous relationships under Section 45-5-507 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA).

Additionally, the bill stipulates an immediate effective date, ensuring that the changes to the law take effect without delay. This legislative action reflects a commitment to addressing and updating legal definitions related to familial relationships and incest.

Statutes affected:
HB0743_1.pdf: 45-5-507
Introduced: 45-5-507