House Bill 702 passed by lawmakers and signed into law by Governor Greg Gianforte in May was aimed at preventing workplaces and customers from discrimination based on their vaccination status. Netzer Law Firm in Sydney is challenging it arguing it runs counter to the state Constitution’s equal-protection clause and its guarantee of a cle...
Montana Officials Preparing Lawsuit Over Federal Vaccine Requirement
Following President Joe Biden’s announcement for vaccine mandates for millions of workers in the country last Thursday, Montana is preparing for potential legal action. Montana is the only state with a law that makes discrimination based on vaccination status illegal. The federal mandate could clash with state law, also known as House Bill 702...
Montana Health Officials Object To HB 702 Given Rising COVID Cases
There were 1,001 new Covid-19 in Montana Thursday. Statewide 1,830 people have died of COVID-19. The latest surge of COVID-19 cases has drawn attention to actions of the most recent legislature House Bill 702 which forbids differential treatment between vaccinated and nonvaccinated people is now being called out by local health departments. Ye...
Gianforte Signs Vaccination Bill Into Law
Governor Greg Gianforte has signed House Bill 702 bill into law. It is now illegal for most businesses or organizations to require staff visitors patients or customers be vaccinated in order to access a facility. Previously, hospitals and other medical providers were still able to require that staff be vaccinated against baseline vaccinations ...