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Committee advances HB 212, limiting tort liability for agricultural vehicles; amendment clarifies insurer exposure
Summary
The House Transportation Committee voted 8–6 to forward HB 212, which narrows tort liability for owners of agricultural vehicles and limits insurer exposure unless a policy endorsement applies; opponents warned the measure could hamper injured parties' recovery and raised constitutional concerns.
The House Transportation Committee on an executive-action vote forwarded House Bill 212, as amended, by an 8–6 roll call, sending the measure to the full House.
Supporters said the bill aligns liability rules for certain farm and state-related vehicles with existing Montana code and clarifies insurer responsibilities. "An insurer is not liable for damages in excess of amounts identified in subsection 1," Representative Byrne said when explaining the amendment, which he described as a friendly clarification provided by Farm Bureau counsel.
Opponents argued the…
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