The proposed bill, known as the "Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act," aims to establish a framework for the management and accessibility of legal materials in electronic formats within the state of Montana. It defines key terms such as "legal material," which includes the Constitution of Montana, the Laws of Montana, and the Montana Code Annotated. The bill mandates that official publishers of legal materials authenticate electronic records, ensuring that users can verify the integrity of the documents. It also requires that these records be preserved securely and made publicly accessible on a permanent basis.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 1-11-103 of the Montana Code Annotated to clarify that the Montana Code Annotated, along with the provisions of the new act, constitutes the official version of the statutes of Montana. This amendment emphasizes that the official version is the only publication that can be used in public documents. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and aims to promote uniformity in the application of laws related to electronic legal materials across states that adopt similar legislation.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 1-11-103
HB0111_1(1): 1-11-103
HB0111_1(2): 1-11-103
HB0111_1(3): 1-11-103
HB0111_1(4): 1-11-103
HB0111_1(5): 1-11-103
HB0111_1(6): 1-11-103
HB0111_1(7): 1-11-103
HB0111_1(9): 1-11-103
HB0111_1: 1-11-103
HB0111_X(1): 1-11-103
HB0111_X(10): 1-11-103
HB0111_X(11): 1-11-103
HB0111_X(12): 1-11-103
HB0111_X(13): 1-11-103
HB0111_X(14): 1-11-103
HB0111_X(2): 1-11-103
HB0111_X(3): 1-11-103
HB0111_X(4): 1-11-103
HB0111_X(5): 1-11-103
HB0111_X(6): 1-11-103
HB0111_X(7): 1-11-103
HB0111_X(8): 1-11-103
HB0111_X(9): 1-11-103
HB0111_X: 1-11-103