Ban mRNA vaccines in Montana for animals

HB 418 proposed to prohibit the administration of gene-based vaccines, such as messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) vaccines, to animals in Montana. It would have also banned the importation of animals treated with or exposed to these vaccines. The bill aimed to prevent veterinarians from prescribing or dispensing these vaccines and pharmacists from selling or distributing them for animal use. Veterinarians violating the prohibition would face a $500 misdemeanor fine for each incident.