Courtenay Sprunger
HB 202 status: Introduced — (H) Veto Override (updated Jun 16, 2025).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Bill summary
The bill updates existing Montana law to explicitly prohibit the use of aircraft or drones in the practice of hunting.
Hunters utilizing aerial equipment and individuals involved in wildlife-related aviation.
Compliance with a ban on using aircraft or drones to pursue, scout, or track game animals.
Not stated in the available source.
Current status is in the veto override process as of June 2025.
Supports fair chase hunting principles and protects wildlife from being pursued using advanced aerial technology.
Enforceability in remote, mountainous terrain and potential ambiguity in the legislative definition of 'aircraft'.
The specific penalties for violation and any potential exemptions for wildlife management or research activities.
Modeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Positive outlook
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No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
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