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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 1335: Prohibit digital currency

LC 1335, titled "Prohibit digital currency," was a proposed bill aiming to ban the use of digital currencies within the state. It was drafted in November 2024 but never advanced beyond the initial drafting stage. The bill's draft was officially marked as "dead in process" on May 26, 2025, indicating it did not proceed to committee review or voting. No specific mechanisms or affected groups were defined, as the bill was withdrawn before substantive consideration. This proposal did not become law or impact any current policies.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly prohibits digital currency, directly restricting a technology use per its title and summary.95% confidence

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died · Montana · Legislature May 26, 2025

LC 1312: Prohibit facial recognition technology at traffic lights

This bill (LC 1312) proposed banning the use of facial recognition technology at traffic lights. It would have directly affected local traffic management systems and public infrastructure operators using such technology. The bill died in the legislative process during drafting (2025-05-26) and never became law. No policy changes were implemented as a result.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly bans facial recognition technology at traffic lights, directly restricting its use in public infrastructure per the summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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died · Montana · Legislature May 26, 2025

LC 1334: Resolution against digital currency

This non-binding resolution expressed opposition to digital currency adoption but died in committee without advancing to a vote. It did not create new laws, impose requirements, or directly affect any individuals, businesses, or government programs. As a procedural resolution (not a substantive bill), it contained no policy mechanisms or implementation details. The resolution was formally withdrawn from consideration on May 26, 2025, after remaining in draft status for over six months.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly opposes digital currency adoption as a non-binding resolution, but lacks policy mechanisms and was withdrawn; no substantive impact.60% confidence

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died · Montana · Legislature May 26, 2025

LC 1580: Expand child labor laws to include digital labor practices

Bill LC 1580, titled "Expand child labor laws to include digital labor practices," proposed to update existing child labor regulations to cover digital work performed by minors, such as creating social media content, participating in online gigs, or engaging in digital content creation. The bill would have required businesses and platforms employing minors in digital work to comply with age restrictions and hour limits similar to traditional child labor laws. However, the bill died in the legislative process on May 26, 2025, and did not become law, so no policy changes were implemented.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands child labor protections to digital work, strengthening minor workers' rights under Labor & Employment regulations.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill imposes restrictions on digital labor practices (e.g., content creation, online gigs) by minors via age/hour limits, limiting technology use in labor contexts rather than advancing tech policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Gig Economy Labor Standards Online Safety Social Media

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died · Montana · Legislature May 26, 2025

LC 1568: Prohibit facial recognition attendance systems

This bill (LC 1568) proposed prohibiting the use of facial recognition technology for tracking attendance in public schools or government buildings. It would have directly affected school districts, state agencies, and public venues currently using such systems for attendance monitoring. The bill died in committee in May 2025 without becoming law, so no policy changes were implemented. It did not advance beyond the drafting stage, meaning no specific mechanisms or provisions were enacted.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly prohibits facial recognition technology use in schools/government, restricting a specific tech application for privacy protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Emerging Technology

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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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