HB382

Establish the specie legal tender act

Failed·5/20/25

Montana HB382 establishes gold and silver coin or bullion as legal tender in the state.

Montana HB382, the Specie Legal Tender Act, recognizes gold and silver coin or bullion as legal tender in Montana. It prohibits compelling others to accept this specie legal tender except by contract. The act also exempts exchanges of specie legal tender from individual income tax. It defines "specie legal tender" as gold or silver coin issued by the United States. The act applies to tax years beginning after December 31, 2025.

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Roll Call Votes

44 Yea

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56 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 13, 2025

8:00 AM

House Business and Labor Hearing

History

May 20, 2025

House

(H) Died in Process

Apr 7, 2025

House

(H) Missed Deadline for Revenue Bill Transmittal

Feb 27, 2025

House

(H) Scheduled for 2nd Reading