House Bill No. introduced by K. Seekins-Crowe aims to revise various laws related to criminal acts in Montana. The bill establishes a new offense for operating an unauthorized unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) over a correctional institution, with penalties ranging from 1 to 5 years of imprisonment. Additionally, it amends existing laws regarding assault with bodily fluid, increasing the maximum incarceration period from 1 year to 3 years, and revises the definitions and penalties associated with possessing and transferring illegal articles, including weapons and dangerous drugs.

The bill also updates the definition of "persistent felony offender" to include specific criteria regarding prior convictions and the circumstances under which they were committed. Notably, it introduces new legal language to clarify the definitions of illegal articles and the penalties for their possession or transfer. The bill's provisions are intended to enhance the legal framework surrounding criminal offenses and improve the enforcement of laws related to correctional facilities and public safety.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 45-5-214, 45-7-307, 46-1-202
HB0702_1(1): 45-5-214, 45-7-307, 46-1-202
HB0702_1(2): 45-5-214, 45-7-307, 46-1-202
HB0702_1(3): 45-5-214, 45-7-307, 46-1-202
HB0702_1(4): 45-5-214, 45-7-307, 46-1-202
HB0702_1(5): 45-5-214, 45-7-307, 46-1-202
HB0702_1: 45-5-214, 45-7-307, 46-1-202