Bill
LC 3785
Overview: Bill Number: LC 3785, Title: Generally revise abortion laws, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: December 14, 2024Purpose and Intent: This bill seeks to signi
Overview: Bill Number: LC 3785, Title: Generally revise abortion laws, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: December 14, 2024
Purpose and Intent: This bill seeks to significantly restrict access to abortion services in Montana, aligning the state's laws with a more conservative approach to reproductive rights. The legislation aims to limit the circumstances under which abortions can be legally performed and impose additional regulations on healthcare providers offering these services.
Key Provisions:
- Bans abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, with limited exceptions for cases of rape, incest, or medical emergencies
- Requires mandatory ultrasounds and waiting periods before an abortion can be performed
- Imposes stricter licensing and reporting requirements for healthcare facilities and providers offering abortion services
- Allows healthcare providers to refuse to participate in or refer patients for abortion procedures on moral or religious grounds
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Individuals seeking abortion services in Montana, who would face increased barriers and restrictions in accessing these procedures
- Healthcare providers, including doctors, nurses, and clinics, who would need to comply with the new regulations and could face legal or professional consequences for non-compliance
- Advocacy groups and organizations on both sides of the abortion debate, who would likely be engaged in ongoing legal and political battles over the legislation
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill was introduced in the Montana Legislature in December 2024 but did not progress further in the legislative process, effectively dying in committee.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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