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MT SB105

Bill

Status

Passed

5/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Windy Boy

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends electioneering restrictions from election day only to the entire period when absentee ballots are available until all voting is completed
  • Expands the definition of restricted locations from traditional polling places to any location where an elector may obtain or vote a ballot
  • Prohibits candidates, their family members, and campaign workers from distributing alcohol, tobacco, food, drink, or anything of value to voters within 100 feet of ballot locations during operating hours
  • Bans buying, selling, giving, wearing, or displaying campaign badges, buttons, or insignia at any ballot location during voting hours
  • Requires the Secretary of State to notify each federally recognized tribal government in Montana; effective July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Generally revise election laws related to electioneering at polling locations

Elections

Last Action

Chapter Number Assigned

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

State Administration2/27/2025
State Administration1/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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