Montana SB92 makes membership in the State Bar of Montana voluntary for attorneys.

Montana SB92 revises eligibility requirements for practicing law in Montana by making membership in the State Bar of Montana voluntary. The bill aligns with the Montana Supreme Court's constitutional authority and the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Janus v. AFSCME, which held that government workers cannot be compelled to pay union dues. The bill specifies that attorneys admitted to practice law in Montana are not required to join or pay dues to the State Bar of Montana. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Montana SB92 makes membership in the State Bar of Montana voluntary for attorneys.

Montana SB92 revises eligibility requirements for practicing law in Montana by making membership in the State Bar of Montana voluntary. The bill aligns with the Montana Supreme Court's constitutional authority and the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Janus v. AFSCME, which held that government workers cannot be compelled to pay union dues. The bill specifies that attorneys admitted to practice law in Montana are not required to join or pay dues to the State Bar of Montana. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026.