Rep. Braxton Mitchell

Primary HB 249

Signed into law · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Include digital identifications in alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana laws

Maddy summaryHB 249 allows businesses selling alcohol, tobacco, or marijuana to accept digital versions of government-issued IDs (like phone-based licenses) for age verification. It directly affects retailers in these industries and customers using digital IDs. The bill requires businesses to handle digital ID data strictly: they may not sell or transfer the data and must permanently delete it within 180 days after use. These rules apply to all age-restricted sales, including tobacco products under Section 16-11-305 and marijuana transactions under Section 16-12-104.

TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires strict data handling for digital IDs: prohibits sale/transfer and mandates 180-day deletion, enhancing privacy protections in tech transactions.85% confidence

Signed into law Apr 7, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 196

Signed into law · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Revise digital ID certification laws

Maddy summaryHB 196 updates Montana's alcohol sales laws to include government-certified digital ID cards as valid identification for age verification. It amends training requirements for alcohol servers to explicitly include checking digital ID cards and adds digital ID cards to the list of prohibited fraudulent identification. The bill directly affects alcohol servers, retailers, and customers using digital IDs, making it unlawful to fraudulently use or alter digital ID cards when purchasing alcohol. This law, signed by the Governor on April 7, 2025, ensures digital IDs are treated equally with physical IDs under existing alcohol sales and fraud statutes.

Signed into law Apr 7, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 359

Signed into law · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Prohibit minors from attending drag shows

Signed into law May 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 455

Signed into law · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Revise alcohol laws relating to certain products

Signed into law May 19, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 306

Signed into law · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Require candidates for office be registered to vote

Signed into law May 16, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Primary HR 8

Passed · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Resolution supporting the Keystone XL pipeline

Passed May 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 535

Signed into law · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Revising education laws to provide a definition of "financial literacy"

Signed into law May 4, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 752

died · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Require the national anthem to be performed at sporting events

died May 3, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 519

Signed into law · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Authorize digital drivers licenses through a mobile application

Signed into law Apr 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 213

Signed into law · Montana House · Lead sponsor

Provide certificate of nonviable birth

Signed into law Apr 19, 2023 0 co-sponsors