This bill defines "sex,"; "male" and "female" in Montana law based on biological characteristics atbirth, applying these definitions across multiple legal and policy areas including education, healthcare, and anti-discrimination statutes.
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Senate Bill 396: Provide Requirements for Public Library Resources Containing Material of a Sexual or Graphic Sexual Nature
This bill requires public libraries to place books containing sexual or graphic sexual content in young adult or adult sections, allows community members to object to the placement of such materials, and mandates parental discretion for children's access to digital...
Senate Bill 385: Create a General Claims Court
This bill creates the Montana Government Claims Court, establishes its jurisdiction over civil actions involving constitutional challenges and claims against the state, outlines the appointment and qualifications of judges, and provides procedures for hearings,...
Senate Bill 299: ReviseLaws Related to EnhancingTransparency in Education
This bill expands parental rights in education by requiring schools to provide full access to student records, notify parents before certain instruction is provided, establish a complaint process, and prohibit withholding information about a child’s health, education,...
Senate Bill 240: Revise Laws Related to Equality in Financial Services
This bill prohibits financial institutions from denying services based on social credit scores, political beliefs, or religious affiliations, requires banks to provide specific reasons for service denials, and allows individuals to seek damages for violations. Missed...
House Joint Resolution 10: Resolution on Sports Laws
This joint resolution declares that biological males should not be allowed to compete in women’s sports and urges Congress to pass the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 to uphold fairness and safety in female athletics. Passed by Full Legislature...
House Bill 798: Constitutional Amendment Repealing the Ban on Same Sex Marriage
Zephyr). This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to repeal Montana’s ban on same-sex marriage, aligning state law with the 2015 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, and requires voter approval in the 2026 general election. Tabled in Committee,...
House Bill 675: Revise Laws Related to Hypersexualized Shows
This bill establishes a private right of action against individuals and organizations promoting or performing drag shows, broadly defines drag performances in sexualized terms, and allows lawsuits seeking damages for psychological or emotional harm from attending such...
House Bill 653: Provide for Parental Right to Access Child’s Health Care Information
This bill mirrors House Bill 377 and is another attempt to move the policy forward without the damaging amendment that was placed on HB 377 that adds extraneous exemptions, making the bill weaker and potentially a bad bill if passed in its current form. Missed...
House Bill 637: Provide for Medical Aid in Dying
This bill legalizes medical aid in dying for terminally ill patients, establishing requirements for patient eligibility, prescribing procedures, waiting periods, provider immunity, and legal safeguards against coercion or undue influence. Missed Deadline for General...