This bill amends Section 44-1-1003 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to expand the definition of areas where patrol officers can act as police officers. Specifically, it includes the Capitol Complex as a designated area where patrol officers are authorized to make arrests and serve warrants. The bill clarifies that patrol officers are considered police officers for these purposes not only on highways and highway rest areas but also within the Capitol Complex, as defined in another section of the MCA.

The bill also removes the phrase "and" from the list of areas previously covered under the law, thereby streamlining the language to incorporate the Capitol Complex directly into the existing framework. This change aims to enhance law enforcement capabilities within the Capitol Complex, ensuring that patrol officers have the same authority as police officers in this important state property area. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 44-1-1003
HB0181_1(1): 44-1-1003
HB0181_1(2): 44-1-1003
HB0181_1(3): 44-1-1003
HB0181_1(4): 44-1-1003
HB0181_1(5): 44-1-1003
HB0181_1(6): 44-1-1003
HB0181_1(7): 44-1-1003
HB0181_1(8): 44-1-1003
HB0181_1: 44-1-1003
HB0181_2(1): 44-1-1003
HB0181_2(2): 44-1-1003
HB0181_2(3): 44-1-1003
HB0181_2(4): 44-1-1003
HB0181_2(5): 44-1-1003
HB0181_2(6): 44-1-1003
HB0181_2(7): 44-1-1003
HB0181_2(8): 44-1-1003
HB0181_2: 44-1-1003
HB0181_X(1): 44-1-1003
HB0181_X(2): 44-1-1003
HB0181_X(3): 44-1-1003
HB0181_X(4): 44-1-1003
HB0181_X(5): 44-1-1003
HB0181_X(6): 44-1-1003
HB0181_X(7): 44-1-1003
HB0181_X(8): 44-1-1003
HB0181_X: 44-1-1003