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MT HB400

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Braxton Mitchell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits public schools and state entities from disciplining students or taking adverse employment actions against employees who decline to identify their own pronouns
  • Protects students and employees who refuse to address others by names other than their legal name, or by pronouns/titles inconsistent with the person's biological sex
  • Applies to all public schools (K-12 and higher education), state government, counties, municipalities, and special districts in Montana
  • Creates a private right of action allowing harmed individuals to sue for injunctive relief, monetary damages, and attorney fees, with a 2-year statute of limitations
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Enact the "Free to Speak Act"

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Last Action

Chapter Number Assigned

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/3/2025
Judiciary2/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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