This bill creates a new criminal offense called abortion trafficking in Montana, which prohibits individuals from transporting unborn children within or outside the state with the intent to obtain an illegal abortion. The law applies to anyone who knowingly moves a fetus for the purpose of ending a pregnancy that would be unlawful under Montana law, with penalties including fines up to $1,000 or up to five years in prison. The legislation also amends existing abortion-related penalties to clarify that mothers cannot be punished for the crime of abortion trafficking, while allowing penalties against them for other violations. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage and applies to any acts committed on or after that date.
This bill prohibits the administration of gene-based vaccines, including mRNA vaccines, to humans within Montana. It defines gene-based vaccines to include those using mRNA, modified mRNA, self-amplifying mRNA, or DNA technology. Healthcare providers who violate the ban face misdemeanor charges and a $500 fine for each incident, and their professional licenses may be reviewed by the state licensure board. The legislation applies to all humans within the state regardless of age or medical condition.
This bill prohibits the addition of fluoride to any public water supply system in Montana. It directly affects water utilities, municipalities, and state agencies responsible for managing public water systems. The legislation amends existing state codes to explicitly ban fluoridation as a prohibited act and requires the state department to adopt rules for enforcing water supply standards. The bill also clarifies local government authority in reviewing water and sewage systems while maintaining state oversight for certification and compliance.
This bill prohibits Montana state agencies from using state or federal funds to purchase opioid overdose reversal drugs from companies that have previously settled with the state over opioid-related misconduct. The law applies to all purchases made after June 30, 2025, with exceptions for existing contracts signed before July 1, 2025, which must be completed but cannot be renewed. Companies that agreed to supply these medications as part of a settlement before September 1, 2024, must continue providing them until their contractual obligations are fulfilled. The measure takes effect immediately upon passage and approval, directing state procurement officials to avoid purchasing from specified entities going forward.
This bill requires public school districts in Montana that offer human sexuality instruction to include at least one visual image of a dilation and evacuation abortion performed between 20 and 25 weeks of gestation. The law also mandates that schools provide parents and guardians with at least 48 hours notice before any human sexuality instruction events or materials are introduced, and requires annual notification of the instruction's content and withdrawal rights. Additionally, the bill prohibits schools from accepting or using course materials or instruction from entities that provide abortion services. These changes would directly affect public school curricula and parental notification procedures regarding sexuality education.
This bill revises Montana laws governing chemical abortion by establishing specific conditions for health care providers and imposing penalties for violations. It requires providers to physically examine patients, be present during administration, schedule follow-up visits within seven days, and supply catch kits for proper disposal of medical waste. The legislation also mandates that drug manufacturers are responsible for cleaning up endocrine-disrupting chemicals from wastewater systems if they result from at-home abortions. A life endangerment exception allows chemical abortion without meeting these requirements when necessary to preserve the mother's life.
This Montana bill revises laws governing chemical abortion by establishing specific requirements for health care providers and imposing penalties for violations. It mandates that providers physically examine patients, be present during administration, schedule follow-up visits within seven days, and supply catch kits for proper disposal of medical waste. The legislation also holds drug manufacturers financially responsible for cleaning up wastewater contaminated by endocrine-disrupting chemicals from at-home abortions. While the bill imposes felony penalties on providers who fail to meet these conditions, it includes exceptions for procedures necessary to preserve a mother's life and does not allow prosecution of patients.
This bill prohibits public schools and universities in Montana from providing menstrual product dispensers in male-designated restrooms. It requires existing dispensers in those restrooms to be removed within 60 days of the bill's effective date. The law defines menstrual products as items like tampons and pads, and designates bathrooms based on biological sex, while allowing menstrual products to remain available in female-designated restrooms and health centers. State education officials are tasked with enforcing compliance, with funding withheld from institutions that fail to remove dispensers within 30 days of notice.
This bill creates a private legal right for individuals who have undergone specific medical treatments related to gender dysphoria to sue health care providers if they suffer injuries from those treatments. It applies to procedures such as hormone therapy, puberty blockers, and various surgical interventions provided to patients who believe their gender does not match their biological sex. The law establishes a 25-year statute of limitations for filing claims and allows for various types of damages including compensation for pain, suffering, and lost income. It explicitly excludes patients with medically verifiable disorders of sex development from these provisions and defines gender based on psychological and social aspects while defining female and male based on biological characteristics.
This bill requires Montana schools to accept religious exemptions and personal medical exemptions for required immunizations. It allows parents or guardians to submit notarized affidavits stating that immunizations conflict with their religious beliefs, and it permits adults to file personal medical exemption statements after consulting with a healthcare provider about risks and benefits. The legislation also provides legal protection for schools and officials who accept these exemptions, shielding them from civil liability if a student without an immunization is injured. Additionally, the bill limits what forms the state health department can require and prohibits them from reviewing medical exemption documents to approve or deny them.
