MontanaMontana would bar workplace punishment for being chosen as an election judge
Upon passage and approval, Montana would make it state policy to forbid employers from punishing employees because they were chosen to serve as election judges.
What it does
Employers would be barred from punishing employees because they were chosen to serve as election judges. This protection would take effect upon passage and approval.
Argument forEmployees chosen as election judges could serve with less fear that their employer will punish them for taking part.
Argument againstEmployers could face uncertainty about which job decisions count as retaliation because the bill does not define the term.
More detail
State policy would bar employers from punishing employees because they were chosen to serve as election judges. The protection would cover Montana employees chosen to serve as election judges. The act would take effect upon passage and approval.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 29(LC) Draft Ready for DeliveryLatest
- Oct 6(LC) Draft in Assembly
- Oct 6(LC) Draft in Final Drafter Review
- Oct 1(LC) Draft in Input/Proofing
- Sep 29(LC) Draft in Edit
- Sep 28(LC) Draft in Legal Review
- Sep 19(LC) Drafter AssignedIntroduced
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