This bill revises the statute of limitations laws in Montana, specifically addressing the commencement of actions based on contracts, obligations, and liabilities founded on written instruments, as well as actions for damages related to improvements to real property and land surveying. The bill amends Section 27-2-202 to reduce the time limit for commencing actions on written contracts from 8 years to 6 years. Additionally, it modifies Section 27-2-208, changing the time limit for actions related to damages from improvements or land surveying from 10 years to 6 years, and specifies that actions for injuries occurring in the sixth year after completion can be initiated within 1 year of the injury.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that the new provisions will apply to actions filed on or after October 1, 2025. The changes aim to streamline the legal process regarding the timeframes for filing claims, thereby potentially expediting resolution for parties involved in contractual and property-related disputes.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 27-2-202, 27-2-208
SB0143_1(1): 27-2-202, 27-2-208
SB0143_1(2): 27-2-202, 27-2-208
SB0143_1: 27-2-202, 27-2-208