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Bill would allow voluntary partial payments across more claims (House Bill 324)
Summary
House Bill 324 would expand Montana's voluntary payment law so parties can make payments toward portions of a claim (for example, medical bills or portions of contract claims) without conceding liability. Sponsor Steve Fitzpatrick said the change is meant to encourage partial payments and reduce litigation; members asked about exceptions for bad‑faith practices.
Representative Steve Fitzpatrick described House Bill 324 as an expansion of the voluntary payment act to permit voluntary payments on a wider range of claim types, including claims arising from contract disputes, so that…
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