Constitutional amendment repealing the ban on same sex marriage
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to remove the ban on same-sex marriage from the Montana Constitution. It would allow couples of any gender to legally marry in the state by repealing Article XIII, Section 7. The measure requires a two-thirds legislative vote to pass and would be placed on the November 2026 ballot for voters to approve or reject. If approved by the electorate, the change would take effect on January 1, 2027.
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introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 17, 2024
Last action Feb 24, 2025
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