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LC 2446

Resolution on civil rights laws

2025 Regular Session

Montana civil rights resolution draft never formally introduced; died in legislative process after five-month hold without public bill text released.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 2446

Legislative bill overview

Bill LC 2446 is a resolution concerning civil rights laws in Montana that never advanced beyond the draft stage. The bill died in the legislative process on May 23, 2025, after being placed on hold in December 2024, meaning it was not formally introduced or voted on by the Montana legislature.

Why is this important

Because this bill never moved past the drafting phase, it had no actual legislative impact. However, the fact that a civil rights resolution was drafted suggests there was at least some legislative interest in addressing civil rights matters in Montana during this period, even if the proposal ultimately did not gain sufficient support to proceed.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: The bill's specific language and provisions were never publicly released since it remained in draft form, making it impossible to assess what civil rights issues it addressed or how it would have been implemented.
  • Unknown scope: Without access to the bill text, stakeholders cannot determine whether it would have expanded or restricted civil rights protections, or which populations or issues it targeted.
  • Process failure: The extended hold period (December 2024 to May 2025) and eventual death in process suggest possible disagreement among drafters or legislators about the bill's direction or feasibility.

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

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