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LC 2326

Revise election laws related to inactive voter status

2025 Regular Session

Montana bill revises procedures for designating and managing inactive voter status on election rolls.

(LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
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Bill Summary · LC 2326

Legislative bill overview

LC 2326 proposes revisions to Montana's election laws governing how voters are classified and managed when they become inactive. The bill appears to address the procedures, timelines, or criteria used to designate voters as inactive and potentially remove them from voter rolls. The exact provisions are not yet publicly available as the draft remains in the legislative drafting process.

Why is this important

Voter roll maintenance directly affects election administration and voter access. Changes to inactive voter status procedures can determine whether eligible voters are removed from rolls, how voters can be restored to active status, and the overall accessibility of voting in Montana. These policies balance election integrity with preventing disenfranchisement of eligible voters.

Potential points of contention

  • Voter removal procedures: Questions about how frequently voters are marked inactive, what triggers the designation (non-voting periods, address changes, etc.), and whether notice requirements are adequate
  • Restoration barriers: Disputes over how easily voters can be restored to active status and whether the process creates unnecessary obstacles for eligible voters
  • Disproportionate impact: Concerns about whether inactive voter policies disproportionately affect particular demographics (elderly, rural, low-income, or minority voters)

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

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