LC 1459 Legislature · 2025 Regular Session

Revise election laws regarding residency

This bill updates Montana's election laws to clarify how residency is determined for temporary residents, including military personnel and students. It establishes that residency requires both physical presence and the intent to make a location a permanent home, preventing people from gaining voting rights through short-term work, training, or military assignments. The law also clarifies that individuals do not lose their Montana residency simply by traveling temporarily to another state or district. These changes aim to provide clearer guidelines for voter registration and eligibility without altering the fundamental requirement of establishing a permanent home.
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Nov 2024
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Introduced Nov 16, 2024 Last action Feb 6, 2025
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