House Bill No. [number], introduced by L. Deming and B. Ler, aims to regulate the actions of federal employees and agents regarding arrests, searches, and seizures within the state of Montana. The bill stipulates that federal employees must notify the county sheriff prior to taking any such actions, replacing the previous requirement to obtain permission. It outlines exceptions to this notification requirement, such as when the subject of the action is a sheriff's office employee or an elected county or state officer, or when there is probable cause to believe that the subject has close connections with the sheriff that could lead to them being informed of the impending action.

The bill emphasizes the importance of cooperation between federal agents and local law enforcement to ensure officer safety and protect citizens' rights. It includes provisions for notification to the attorney general if the federal employee is exempt from notifying the county sheriff. The act is intended to be codified as part of Title 44 and will take effect upon passage and approval.