HB400

Montana HB400, the "Free to Speak Act," prohibits public schools and the state from penalizing students or employees for declining to use certain.

Montana HB400, the "Free to Speak Act," prohibits public schools and the state from penalizing students or employees for declining to use certain speech. Specifically, it prevents disciplinary actions against students or adverse employment actions against employees for refusing to identify their pronouns or address others by names or pronouns inconsistent with their sex. The act also allows for a private cause of action for violations, enabling harmed individuals to seek injunctive relief, monetary damages, and attorney fees. The act is effective immediately upon passage and approval.