This joint resolution from the Montana Legislature requests an interim study of the Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (UCIOA) to evaluate its potential implementation in Montana. The resolution highlights the need for updated laws governing owners' associations and condominiums, noting that the current legal framework, particularly the Unit Ownership Act, has not been significantly amended since its adoption in 1965. The Local Government Interim Committee has previously studied owners' associations and identified the UCIOA as a comprehensive solution to address existing concerns. The resolution also mentions that a draft of the UCIOA was completed but could not be introduced as a committee bill during the last legislative session.

The resolution calls for the Legislative Council to designate an appropriate interim committee or staff to review the UCIOA and analyze the current structure of Montana law related to owners' associations. It emphasizes the importance of including representatives from various stakeholders, such as the Montana Bankers Association and the Montana Association of Realtors, in the study process. The findings and recommendations from this study are to be presented to the 70th Legislature by September 15, 2026, ensuring that Montanans have access to comprehensive and updated laws governing owners' associations and condominiums.