SB297

Generally revise privacy laws

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Montana SB297 revises privacy laws, defining terms and outlining consumer rights and controller responsibilities.

Montana SB297 generally revises privacy laws, providing definitions and consumer rights. It defines terms like "personal data," "sensitive data," and "processor." Consumers have rights to confirm, access, correct, and delete their personal data, and to opt-out of targeted advertising and data sales. Controllers must provide privacy notices and conduct data protection assessments for online services targeting minors. The bill outlines exemptions and enforcement mechanisms, including civil penalties and actions by the attorney general.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

50 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 25, 2025

8:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

Feb 19, 2025

9:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 13, 2025

Senate

Chapter Number Assigned

May 8, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by Governor

May 1, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Speaker