HB 500 would prohibit the abortion of a child gestationally old enough to feel pain. The bill sets that line at 20 weeks gestation.
Generally Revise the Montana Human Rights Act
*Update- Bill missed Transmittal Deadline, is now dead.
Revising Laws Concerning Human Trafficking and Sex Crimes to Protect Victims
This is a large bill that would re-write criminal law in the areas that touch on Human Trafficking. The more we can do to help the victims of Human Trafficking the better. This is nothing less than modern day slavery.
Revise Income Tax Laws Related to Married Taxpayers
*Update – Bill missed Transmittal Deadline, is dead. This bill would eliminate the penalty for those forced to file “Married filing jointly” on their Montana tax return. You are taxed at a higher rate if only one spouse works. This bill would eliminate the disparity.
Extend Termination Date of Qualified Endowment Tax Credit
The Montana endowment tax credit is used as an estate planning tool by many Montanans and it greatly benefits organizations like the Montana Family Institute ( The research and education arm of the Montana Family Foundation). His bill would move the sunset to 2025 and allow the program to remain in place.
Provide for Lobbyist Code of Conduct and Training
*Update – Bill missed Transmittal Deadline, dead. This bill is an unconstitutional attempt to limit free speech and places hurdles in the way of a citizen trying to speak on a proposed piece of legislation. It would require all lobbyist to undergo anti-discrimination training before being granted a license.
Requiring the Provision of Information Before the Performance of an Abortion
This bill would require abortion providers to offer their clients the chance to see an ultrasound or hear the fetal heartbeat prior to having an abortion.
Revise Conciliation Rules in Cases of Divorce
This bill would allow those who have filed for divorce to suspend or terminate the proceedings while they pursue a path of reconciliation.
Revise Laws Related to Adolescent Treatment Facilities
*Update – no change, still alive in Revenue Committee This bill would allow state regulation of Christian youth treatment facilities (such as Pinehave Christian Children’s Ranch) by removing the religious exemption from current state law. We’ve been fighting this for 11 years.
Constitutional Amendment to Define Person
This bill would outlaw abortion by defining that life begins at conception. As a constitutional amendment, the bill must receive 100 “yes” votes, total, between the House and Senate to pass.
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