In 2007 the Montana Legislature passed Senate Bill 204, a law changing the requirements for automobile repair estimates. Effective October 1, 2007, any insurer that issues or renews an auto insurance policy in Montana will no longer be able to ask a claimant to go to a particular repair shop for the purpose of obtaining an estimate of damages resulting from an auto accident.

This was referred to as an anti-steering law for press purposes.

Montanans with car insurance can now choose their own auto repair shop after an accident. Insurance companies still have the right to an independent appraisal after the car owner receives their own estimate from a shop of their choice.