Technology (Consumer Data Protection)

died · Montana · Legislature May 23, 2025

LC 3811: Prohibiting the sale of public information

This bill (LC 3811) titled "Prohibiting the sale of public information" was drafted but never advanced beyond the initial stages. It died in process on May 23, 2025, meaning it was never debated or voted on by the legislature. The bill's title suggests it aimed to prevent government entities or others from selling public records or data, but no specific provisions or affected parties were detailed in the context. As a draft that failed to move forward, no concrete policy changes were established.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits sale of public data, directly aligning with data privacy protections under Technology topic70% confidence

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died · Montana · Legislature May 20, 2025

LC 3513: Generally revise data privacy laws - Agricultural data

This bill requires businesses collecting agricultural data (like crop yields, soil metrics, or GPS farm equipment data) to disclose their data practices to farmers upfront and provide opt-out options for data sales or sharing. Farmers can also request deletion of their data. Businesses must submit summarized, aggregated farm data to Montana's Department of Agriculture weekly (paying a $25 fee) and make this data publicly available for download. The law directly affects farmers whose data is collected and ag-tech companies handling such data, aiming to increase transparency and control over commercial agricultural information.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates transparency, opt-outs, and deletion for agricultural data, strengthening farmer privacy protections under data privacy laws.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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died · Montana · Legislature May 22, 2025

LC 344: Constitutional referendum on the ownership of biometric data

This bill proposed a constitutional referendum asking voters to decide whether biometric data (like fingerprints or facial scans) collected by government agencies belongs to individuals or the state. It would have directly affected all residents whose biometric data is collected for official purposes, such as identification or security systems. The key mechanism would have been a statewide vote to amend the state constitution to clarify ownership rights. However, the bill died in the legislative process in May 2025 and never became law.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyClarifies individual ownership of biometric data, strengthening privacy protections in technology use per constitutional amendment95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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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

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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 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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died · Montana · Legislature May 27, 2025

LC 2818: Generally revise student data privacy laws

This bill (LC 2818) proposed revisions to existing student data privacy laws but never advanced beyond the drafting stage. Its title indicates it aimed to update regulations governing how student data is collected, stored, and shared by schools or educational technology providers. However, the bill was placed on hold in January 2025 and ultimately "died in process" by May 2025, meaning no specific provisions were ever enacted or debated. As a result, no concrete policy changes were implemented under this bill.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly aims to revise student data privacy laws, indicating intent to strengthen protections for student data, a core aspect of technology privacy regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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passed · Montana · House May 1, 2025

HR 3: Resolution to protect online personally identifiable information

This resolution from the Montana House of Representatives urges the Montana Congressional Delegation to immediately secure federal databases containing Montanans' personally identifiable information. It expresses concern that a new federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has gained access to sensitive data, including names, addresses, and social security numbers, without clear oversight or usage guidelines.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly aims to protect personally identifiable information from unauthorized federal access, strengthening data privacy safeguards as a core technology policy concern.95% confidence

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signed · Montana · House May 19, 2025

HB 10: Long-range information technology appropriations

HB 10 appropriates over $39 million for various information technology (IT) capital projects across multiple state agencies for the biennium ending June 30, 2027. It transfers funds from the general fund to the Long-Range Information Technology Program (LRITP) account to support these initiatives. The bill funds projects such as cybersecurity enhancements, system modernizations, and new business applications for departments like Administration, Corrections, and Public Health and Human Services. All funded projects require approval from the chief information officer and budget director for their design, implementation, and data security plans, emphasizing safeguards against unauthorized access and promoting data sharing among agencies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 10 appropriates $39M for IT capital projects via state budget transfers, directly funding essential state IT infrastructure modernization and cybersecurity under fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds cybersecurity enhancements and IT modernization, directly advancing technology infrastructure per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity