House Bill No. introduced by G. Parry establishes new legal provisions regarding the liability of peace officers for damages and injuries resulting from improper searches and unlawful entries into dwellings or other buildings. Specifically, the bill holds peace officers and their employing law enforcement agencies accountable for property damage and injuries that occur when they enter the wrong property as specified in a search warrant, pursue a suspect into a non-suspect's dwelling, or when a suspect takes occupants hostage during an apprehension attempt.

The bill includes a codification instruction indicating that the new section on liability is intended to be integrated into Title 27, chapter 1, part 7 of the Montana Code. This legislative change aims to clarify the responsibilities of law enforcement officers and ensure accountability for actions that may infringe upon the rights and safety of individuals in their homes.