Signed as Law: Montana Limits Warrantless Use of Facial Recognition Technology

The new law bans warrantless facial recognition surveillance in Montana in most situations, and places general limits on the use of facial recognition technology by government agencies.

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Signed as Law: Montana 2nd Amendment Financial Privacy Act

The law simply states that “a financial institution may not require a firearms retailer in this state to use a firearms code that is different from that of a general transaction.”

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Signed by the Governor: Montana Law Expands Right to Try Act

Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a bill into law that significantly expands the state’s  current “Right to Try” law, setting the foundation to nullify in practice additional Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules that deny access to experimental treatments to patients in Montana.

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Montana Legislature Passes Bill to Amend State Constitution on Concealed Carry

Passage of HB551 now places the proposed amendment on the ballot in the November 2024 general election.

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To the Governor: Montana Passes Bill to Limit Warrantless Use of Facial Recognition Technology

The legislation would ban warrantless facial recognition surveillance in Montana in most situations, and would place general limits on the use of facial recognition technology by government agencies.

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To the Governor: Montana Passes Bill to Prohibit Credit Card Tracking Codes on Firearms Purchases

The bill simply states that “a financial institution may not require a firearms retailer in this state to use a firearms code that is different from that of a general transaction.”

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To the Governor: Montana Passes Bill to Expand Right to Try Act

The enactment of SB422 would expand the law to enable any patient to access medications and treatments not yet given final approval for use by the FDA. SB422 would simply remove all patient eligibility requirements from the current law.

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Montana House Passes Bill to Amend State Constitution on Concealed Carry

Montana legalized permitless carry in 2021. This constitutional amendment would make it more difficult for the state to repeal that law. More generally, it would set the stage to end any state regulation on concealed carry.

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Montana Committee Holds Hearing on Bill to Legalize Psilocybin for Therapeutic Use Despite Federal Prohibition

The legislation would create a legal framework for the cultivation, manufacturing, possession, and distribution of psilocybin for medical use by certified patients 18 or older.

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2nd Amendment Preservation: 4 Approaches

There are 4 styles of “2nd Amendment Preservation” Acts in the states. The Missouri approach, Arizona, Montana and Wyoming. 3 are good - each with pros and cons. And one is awful. Get an overview of each.

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