The bill establishes that individuals convicted of a crime who sustain injuries or damages while committing that crime will not have the right to seek damages, provided that the victim involved did not use any force or only used justifiable force, as defined in Title 45, chapter 3, part 1. This legal framework aims to prevent convicted individuals from claiming compensation for injuries incurred during their criminal activities, thereby reinforcing the principle that one cannot benefit from their wrongdoing.
Additionally, the bill includes a codification instruction indicating that this new provision will be integrated into Title 27, chapter 1, part 5 of the Montana legal code. This ensures that the new law is formally recognized within the existing legal structure, allowing for consistent application and enforcement.