The bill amends the definition of indecent exposure in Montana law, specifically addressing the exposure of a person's intimate parts in public. It removes the previous stipulation that the exposure must be to members of the opposite sex or the opposite sex assigned at birth, and instead focuses on the intent to violate the dignity of a person. The bill also introduces an exception stating that a minor being assisted by a parent or guardian, or a developmentally disabled person, cannot be charged under this section.

Additionally, the bill outlines the penalties for indecent exposure, which vary based on the number of prior convictions, and specifies harsher penalties for indecent exposure to a minor. The effective date for the implementation of this act is set for July 1, 2025. Overall, the bill aims to clarify and update the legal framework surrounding indecent exposure while ensuring protections for vulnerable populations.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_1(1): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_1(2): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_1(3): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_1(4): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_1(5): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_1: 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_2(1): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_2(2): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_2(3): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_2(4): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_2(5): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_2(6): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_2(7): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_2(8): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_2(9): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_2: 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_3(1): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_3(10): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_3(11): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_3(12): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_3(13): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_3(2): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_3(3): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_3(4): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_3(5): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_3(6): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_3(7): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_3(8): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_3(9): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_3: 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_5(1): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_5(2): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_5: 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_X(1): 45-5-504
HB0446_X(10): 45-5-504
HB0446_X(11): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_X(12): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_X(13): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_X(14): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_X(15): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_X(16): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_X(17): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_X(18): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_X(19): 45-5-504, 46-23-502
HB0446_X(2): 45-5-504
HB0446_X(3): 45-5-504
HB0446_X(4): 45-5-504
HB0446_X(5): 45-5-504
HB0446_X(6): 45-5-504
HB0446_X(7): 45-5-504
HB0446_X(8): 45-5-504
HB0446_X(9): 45-5-504
HB0446_X: 45-5-504