House Bill No. introduced by G. Nikolakakos and others aims to protect the right to keep and bear arms for individuals charged with certain crimes. Specifically, the bill prohibits the deprivation of this right for individuals pending trial, except in cases where they are charged with a forcible felony or a crime of violence involving a weapon. This aligns with the protections outlined in Article II, section 12 of the Montana Constitution and the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution.

Additionally, the bill includes a codification instruction indicating that the new provisions will be integrated into Title 45, chapter 8, part 3 of Montana law. This ensures that the new section regarding the deprivation of the right to bear arms is formally recognized within the existing legal framework.