StateMontana

HB 202: Generally revise laws related to the unlawful use of aircraft for hunting

Courtenay SprungerIntroduced

HB 202 status: Introduced — (H) Veto Override (updated Jun 16, 2025).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score65/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 20/100

Bill summary

Official

Generally revise laws related to the unlawful use of aircraft for hunting. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion60%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Prevents unethical hunting practices
  • Supports fair-chase wildlife management

Risks

  • Negligible direct impact on overall population health

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct economic benefit identified

Risks

  • Potential minor regulatory burden on private charter aviation

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Aligns with public preferences for hunting ethics

Risks

  • May frustrate small group of specialized hunters
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

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Analysis status

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Limitation

Analysis based solely on abstract; full text not reviewed

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

(H) Veto Override

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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