HB638

Montana HB638 prohibits state and local government agencies from requiring diversity statements or granting preferential treatment based on them.

Montana HB638 revises human rights laws by prohibiting state and local government agencies from requiring, requesting, or soliciting diversity statements. These statements are defined as submissions intended to promote differential treatment based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, or gender identity. The bill also prohibits any preferential consideration or treatment based on the submission of such statements. If federal law requires a diversity statement, agencies may only accept it to the extent necessary to comply with federal law.