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LC 3306

Generally revised Americans with disabilities laws

2025 Regular Session

Montana bill comprehensively revising state disability rights laws stalled in drafting without advancing to legislative session.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 3306

Legislative bill overview

LC 3306 is a comprehensive revision of Montana's existing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) implementation laws. The bill appears designed to modernize and consolidate state disability protections and requirements across multiple agencies and regulatory areas.

Why is this important

Montana's disability laws directly affect employment, public accommodations, government services, and accessibility standards for approximately 200,000+ residents with disabilities. A general revision could either strengthen protections or reduce obligations depending on specific language changes.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of revisions: Whether changes expand protections (adding new covered categories, service requirements) or streamline existing requirements by removing provisions
  • Enforcement mechanisms: Modifications to complaint procedures, timelines, remedies, or agency enforcement authority could strengthen or weaken accountability
  • Private business obligations: Changes to accessibility requirements for private entities in employment, retail, and services sector could increase or decrease compliance costs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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