HB413

Revise election laws regarding residency

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Montana HB413 revises election laws to clarify residency requirements for voting and seeking election.

Montana HB413 amends election laws to clarify residency requirements. It specifies that an individual's residence is where they habitually live and intend to return. It prohibits gaining or losing residency due to involuntary public institution stays, prison confinement, or military reservations. Temporary stays for work, training, or education do not establish residency unless there is intent to remain. Armed forces members stationed outside Montana retain residency if they do not intend to change it. The bill is effective immediately upon passage.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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18 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 17, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate State Administration Hearing

Feb 20, 2025

10:00 AM

House State Administration Hearing

History

May 5, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 1, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 25, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President