SB352

Extends legislative immunity to legislative staff for privileged information.

Montana SB352 extends legislative immunity to legislative staff, ensuring they cannot be questioned or compelled to testify regarding privileged legislative information. This bill amends definitions in the Montana Code Annotated to include legislative staff under the protection of the Speech and Debate Clause, similar to legislators. The immunity applies to information controlled by or in the possession of legislative staff, provided it would be considered privileged if held by a legislator. The act is effective immediately upon passage and approval.