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MT HB921

Bill

Status

Failed

5/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tom Millett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 8 to Article XIII of the Montana Constitution establishing that no state constitutional right exists to possess, distribute, or receive child pornography or other obscene/nonmailable material as defined by federal law

  • Grants the state and all local governments (counties, cities, towns) explicit authority to outlaw and punish possession, distribution, or receipt of child pornography and obscene material, regardless of other constitutional provisions

  • Creates a private right of action allowing any person to sue individuals or entities that possess, distribute, or receive child pornography or obscene material, or that knowingly aid or abet such activities

  • Prevailing plaintiffs in private lawsuits are entitled to injunctive relief and reasonable attorney fees

  • Requires two-thirds legislative vote for passage and submission to voters at the November 2026 general election; effective upon voter approval

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment prohibiting distribution or receipt of child pornography

Minors

Last Action

(H) Died in Process

5/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/7/2025
Judiciary3/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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