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died · Montana · Legislature May 23, 2025

LC 3793: Establish right to modify digital goods

This bill (LC 3793) proposed granting consumers the legal right to modify digital goods they purchase, such as software or e-books. It would have required manufacturers to provide necessary tools and permissions for users to alter these products without voiding warranties or violating terms of service. However, the bill died in committee on May 23, 2025, and was never enacted into law. No concrete policy changes were implemented under this proposal.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill grants consumers legal right to modify digital goods, requiring manufacturers to provide tools without voiding warranties - directly advancing consumer control and protection in technology.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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died · Montana · Legislature May 23, 2025

LC 3791: Generally revise right to repair laws

This bill (LC 3791) proposed revisions to right to repair laws but died in committee process on May 23, 2025. It was introduced as a general revision to existing right to repair statutes, which typically address consumer and independent repair access to products like electronics and vehicles. The bill did not advance beyond the drafting stage, so no specific provisions were enacted. As a proposed measure that never became law, it did not directly affect any entities or result in policy changes. The legislative process was terminated without a vote.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill aimed to revise right to repair laws for electronics/vehicles, supporting consumer access to repair technology and aligning with pro-consumer tech access policies.85% confidence

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died · Montana · Legislature May 24, 2025

LC 1267: Generally revise student data privacy laws

This bill (LC 1267) was a proposed revision to student data privacy laws, but it died in committee on May 24, 2025, and never became law. Since it did not advance beyond the drafting stage, there are no concrete policy changes or specific provisions to summarize. The title indicates it aimed to update protections for student data, but no details about its mechanisms or affected parties were finalized. Without an enacted bill, a factual summary of its actual impact or provisions cannot be provided.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill aims to revise student data privacy laws, strengthening protections for educational data security, aligning with 'protect' indicator under support stance.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill title explicitly aims to revise student data privacy laws, directly aligning with data privacy protection (support indicator) despite not becoming law.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Data Privacy

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died · Montana · Legislature May 26, 2025

LC 1634: Generally revise digital ID laws

This bill (LC 1634) proposed revisions to state digital ID laws but did not become law. It aimed to update regulations governing digital identification systems, which would have directly affected residents and businesses using digital ID services. The bill's specific changes to digital ID requirements, security standards, or access procedures are not detailed in the provided context. The bill was drafted in late 2024, placed on hold, and ultimately died in committee in May 2025 without further action. No policy changes were implemented through this bill.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill revises digital ID laws to update security standards and regulations, directly enhancing data privacy and cybersecurity frameworks for digital identification systems.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Digital Government

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died · Montana · Legislature May 26, 2025

LC 1633: Allowing residents the right to request the deletion of digital identification data from state agency databases

This bill (LC 1633) would have allowed any resident to formally request that state agencies delete their digital identification data (such as biometric scans or unique digital identifiers) stored in agency databases. It directly affected all state residents who had provided such digital ID for services like driver's licenses or social programs. The key mechanism would have required state agencies to establish a clear process for reviewing and fulfilling these deletion requests within a specified timeframe. The bill died in the legislative process on May 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyStrengthens data privacy by enabling residents to delete digital ID data from state databases, directly protecting digital rights and aligning with privacy-focused technology policy indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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died · Montana · Legislature May 27, 2025

LC 3365: Revise permitting laws regarding broadband infrastructure

This bill (LC 3365) aimed to revise local permitting processes for broadband infrastructure deployment. It would have affected local governments and broadband providers by changing how permits for broadband equipment are reviewed and approved. However, the bill never became law, as it was marked "Draft Died in Process" on May 27, 2025, after being assigned to a drafter in December 2024. No concrete policy changes were enacted.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill aimed to streamline broadband permitting, facilitating infrastructure deployment and expanding internet access - key support indicator for technology policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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died · Montana · Legislature May 27, 2025

LC 3473: Establish right to repair laws

LC 3473, titled "Establish right to repair laws," was a proposed bill aiming to require manufacturers to provide consumers and independent repair shops with access to necessary tools, parts, and repair manuals for electronic devices and vehicles. It would have directly affected consumers, repair businesses, and manufacturers by mandating accessible repair resources. However, the bill died in the legislative process on May 27, 2025, without advancing to a vote or becoming law, so no policy changes were implemented. As a proposed measure, it did not result in any concrete legal requirements or changes to current repair practices.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates manufacturers provide repair tools/parts for electronic devices, promoting consumer digital rights and access to technology. Directly addresses Information Technology subject with clear intent to advance repair accessibility.95% confidence

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died · Montana · Legislature May 27, 2025

LC 3495: Allow autonomous trucks and automobiles to operate with restrictions in Montana

Bill LC 3495, titled "Allow autonomous trucks and automobiles to operate with restrictions in Montana," proposed to permit self-driving vehicles on Montana roads under specific safety conditions. It would have directly affected drivers, trucking companies, and state transportation regulators by establishing a legal framework for autonomous vehicle operation. However, the bill died in the legislative process in May 2025 after being assigned a drafter in December 2024, meaning it never became law. Montana's existing regulations on autonomous vehicles remained unchanged as a result.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly permits autonomous vehicle operation under safety conditions, directly enabling tech adoption in transportation and listed under Information Technology subjects.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill permits autonomous vehicles on Montana roads under safety conditions, enabling new transportation technology and enhancing safety standards within transportation infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Autonomous Vehicles Driver Licensing Freight

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died · Montana · Legislature May 27, 2025

LC 3467: Develop a framework for an AI powered learning environment

This bill (LC 3467) proposed creating a framework to guide the development and use of AI-powered learning tools in educational settings, primarily affecting schools and educational technology providers. It aimed to establish guidelines for ethical AI use, student data privacy, and teacher training but did not specify concrete implementation steps. The bill was drafted in December 2024 but died in committee on May 27, 2025, meaning it never advanced to a vote or became law. As a procedural proposal, it remains inactive with no enacted policies.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes ethical AI guidelines, data privacy, and teacher training for educational tools, directly enhancing tech integration in schools without restrictions.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly establishes guidelines for student data privacy and ethical AI use in education, directly aligning with data privacy protection (support indicator).95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Artificial Intelligence Data Privacy

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died · Montana · Legislature May 27, 2025

LC 3152: Provide online privacy protection act

This bill, LC 3152 ("Provide Online Privacy Protection Act"), was a proposed state law intended to establish baseline online privacy protections for residents. It would have required businesses to disclose data collection practices and give consumers control over their personal information. However, the bill never advanced beyond the drafting stage, with its draft being placed on hold in January 2025 and ultimately dying in process by May 2025. As a result, no policy changes were enacted under this bill.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly requires businesses to disclose data collection and give consumers control over personal info, directly strengthening privacy protections under technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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