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.

Key amendments include the redefinition of "persistent felony offender" to include specific criteria regarding prior convictions and the circumstances of the current offense. The bill also clarifies the definition of "illegal articles" to encompass items such as cellphones and tobacco, and it modifies the penalties for transferring illegal articles, with varying terms of imprisonment based on the nature of the item involved. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the legal framework surrounding criminal offenses and improve the enforcement of laws related to correctional facilities.

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: 45-5-214, 45-7-307, 46-1-202