The bill amends Section 2-15-3112 of the Montana Code Annotated to expand the eligibility of livestock covered under the Livestock Loss Mitigation Program to include domestic bison. This program is designed to reimburse livestock producers for losses caused by predators such as wolves, mountain lions, and grizzly bears. The amendment specifies that all Montana livestock producers are now eligible for coverage for losses to cattle, domestic bison, swine, horses, mules, sheep, goats, llamas, and livestock guard dogs on various types of land.

Additionally, the bill outlines the reimbursement process for confirmed and probable livestock losses, which may be based on the fair market value of the livestock. It establishes a clear claim process for producers, ensures the confidentiality of claimants' information, and provides a mechanism for appealing reimbursement decisions. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 2-15-3112
HB0504_1(1): 2-15-3112
HB0504_1(2): 2-15-3112
HB0504_1(3): 2-15-3112
HB0504_1(4): 2-15-3112
HB0504_1(5): 2-15-3112
HB0504_1(6): 2-15-3112
HB0504_1(7): 2-15-3112
HB0504_1: 2-15-3112
HB0504_2(1): 2-15-3112
HB0504_2(10): 2-15-3112
HB0504_2(2): 2-15-3112
HB0504_2(3): 2-15-3112
HB0504_2(4): 2-15-3112
HB0504_2(5): 2-15-3112
HB0504_2(6): 2-15-3112
HB0504_2(7): 2-15-3112
HB0504_2(8): 2-15-3112
HB0504_2(9): 2-15-3112
HB0504_2: 2-15-3112
HB0504_X(1): 2-15-3112
HB0504_X(2): 2-15-3112
HB0504_X(3): 2-15-3112
HB0504_X(4): 2-15-3112
HB0504_X(5): 2-15-3112
HB0504_X(6): 2-15-3112
HB0504_X(7): 2-15-3112
HB0504_X(8): 2-15-3112
HB0504_X(9): 2-15-3112
HB0504_X: 2-15-3112