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 a new definition for "illegal article," which encompasses items such as cellphones and tobacco, and outlines the penalties for possessing or transferring these items to individuals in official detention. The bill's provisions are intended to enhance the legal framework surrounding criminal offenses and improve the safety and security of correctional institutions in Montana.

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