Montana HB663 prohibits higher education institutions from considering race, color, ethnicity, or national origin in admissions, hiring, and funding.

Montana HB663 revises education laws to prohibit institutions of higher education from considering race, color, ethnicity, or national origin in admissions, hiring, and funding decisions. The bill establishes a private cause of action for those who face discrimination, allowing them to seek compensatory and punitive damages, statutory damages, and injunctive and declaratory relief. The state waives sovereign immunity for actions brought under this section. The bill is effective October 1, 2026.

Montana HB663 prohibits higher education institutions from considering race, color, ethnicity, or national origin in admissions, hiring, and funding.

Montana HB663 revises education laws to prohibit institutions of higher education from considering race, color, ethnicity, or national origin in admissions, hiring, and funding decisions. The bill establishes a private cause of action for those who face discrimination, allowing them to seek compensatory and punitive damages, statutory damages, and injunctive and declaratory relief. The state waives sovereign immunity for actions brought under this section. The bill is effective October 1, 2026.