This bill proposes revisions to motor vehicle law in Montana, specifically allowing for the voluntary cancellation or suspension of a vehicle's registration. Under the new provisions, individuals can cancel or suspend their vehicle registration with the consent of all registered owners, and vehicles with canceled or suspended registrations are prohibited from being driven on public roads. The bill also establishes that users of such vehicles will be liable for any tolls, fines, or damages incurred while operating them, and it allows vehicle owners to bring legal action against drivers in cases of liability.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 61-14-101 of the Montana Code Annotated to grant the department rulemaking authority regarding the voluntary cancellation or suspension of vehicle registrations. It includes specific provisions for the rules that must be adopted, such as those governing generic specialty license plates and the process for ending a voluntary suspension of registration. The bill aims to streamline the registration process and clarify the responsibilities of vehicle owners and users in relation to registration status.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 61-6-301, 61-14-101
HB0235_1(1): 61-6-301, 61-14-101
HB0235_1(2): 61-6-301, 61-14-101
HB0235_1(3): 61-6-301, 61-14-101
HB0235_1(4): 61-6-301, 61-14-101
HB0235_1(5): 61-6-301, 61-14-101
HB0235_1(6): 61-6-301, 61-14-101
HB0235_1(7): 61-6-301, 61-14-101
HB0235_1(8): 61-6-301, 61-14-101
HB0235_1: 61-6-301, 61-14-101
HB0235_2(1): 61-6-301, 61-14-101
HB0235_2(10): 61-6-301, 61-14-101
HB0235_2(2): 61-6-301, 61-14-101
HB0235_2(3): 61-6-301, 61-14-101
HB0235_2(4): 61-6-301, 61-14-101
HB0235_2(5): 61-6-301, 61-14-101
HB0235_2(6): 61-6-301, 61-14-101
HB0235_2(7): 61-6-301, 61-14-101
HB0235_2(8): 61-6-301, 61-14-101
HB0235_2(9): 61-6-301, 61-14-101
HB0235_2: 61-6-301, 61-14-101
HB0235_3: 61-14-101
HB0235_X(1): 61-14-101
HB0235_X(2): 61-14-101
HB0235_X(3): 61-14-101
HB0235_X(4): 61-14-101
HB0235_X(5): 61-14-101
HB0235_X: 61-14-101