House Bill 179 – Revise Election Laws Related to Inactive Voter Status

Montana Family Foundation supports this bill.

Bill Number: 179

Last updated: March 28, 2025

Bill Description

This bill clarifies that signing a petition for a statewide ballot issue does not reactivate an inactive voter’s registration status,ensuring that voters must take specific actions, such as voting or submitting an updated registration form, to regain active status​.    
Montana Family Foundation supports this Bill.

Bill Status: Assigned to 2nd Chamber Committee

Requested
Introduced
Assigned House Committee
Passed 2nd Reading by House
Passed 3rd Reading by House
Assigned to Senate Committee
Passed 2nd Reading by Senate
Passed 3rd Reading by Senate
Assigned to Conference Committee
Passed by Full Legislature
Killed
Signed Into Law