Montana HB316 proposes a constitutional amendment defining "person" to include all members of mankind from fertilization or conception.

Montana HB316 seeks to amend Article II, Section 17 of the Montana Constitution to redefine "person" to include all members of mankind at any stage of development, from fertilization or conception. This change would prohibit actions that deprive a person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. It also states that no cause of action can arise from harm caused to an unborn baby by an unintentional act of its mother. The amendment requires a two-thirds majority vote in the legislature and must be approved by the electorate in the November 2026 general election.

Montana HB316 proposes a constitutional amendment defining "person" to include all members of mankind from fertilization or conception.

Montana HB316 seeks to amend Article II, Section 17 of the Montana Constitution to redefine "person" to include all members of mankind at any stage of development, from fertilization or conception. This change would prohibit actions that deprive a person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. It also states that no cause of action can arise from harm caused to an unborn baby by an unintentional act of its mother. The amendment requires a two-thirds majority vote in the legislature and must be approved by the electorate in the November 2026 general election.