The bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to allow landowners to designate hunting and fishing licenses to individuals with developmental or physical disabilities. Specifically, it enables landowners who enroll in the block management program to designate an immediate family member, an employee, or a person with a developmental or physical disability to receive conservation and sports licenses without charge. The bill also provides definitions for "developmental disability" and "physical disability," clarifying the criteria for eligibility.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing provisions regarding the issuance of elk licenses and permits, allowing landowners to designate eligible individuals, including those with disabilities, to receive these licenses. It ensures that licenses remain non-transferable and establishes that a percentage of licenses will be reserved for landowners. The effective date for these changes is set for March 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 87-1-266, 87-2-513, 87-2-516, 87-2-705, 87-2-714, 87-2-735
SB0148_1(1): 87-1-266, 87-2-513, 87-2-516, 87-2-705, 87-2-714, 87-2-735
SB0148_1(2): 87-1-266, 87-2-513, 87-2-516, 87-2-705, 87-2-714, 87-2-735
SB0148_1(3): 87-1-266, 87-2-513, 87-2-516, 87-2-705, 87-2-714, 87-2-735
SB0148_1(4): 87-1-266, 87-2-513, 87-2-516, 87-2-705, 87-2-714, 87-2-735
SB0148_1(5): 87-1-266, 87-2-513, 87-2-516, 87-2-705, 87-2-714, 87-2-735
SB0148_1(6): 87-1-266, 87-2-513, 87-2-516, 87-2-705, 87-2-714, 87-2-735
SB0148_1(7): 87-1-266, 87-2-513, 87-2-516, 87-2-705, 87-2-714, 87-2-735
SB0148_1(8): 87-1-266, 87-2-513, 87-2-516, 87-2-705, 87-2-714, 87-2-735
SB0148_1: 87-1-266, 87-2-513, 87-2-516, 87-2-705, 87-2-714, 87-2-735
SB0148_X: 87-1-266, 87-2-513, 87-2-516, 87-2-705, 87-2-714, 87-2-735