The bill establishes Indigenous Peoples' Day as a legal holiday in Montana by amending Section 1-1-216 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). The amendment includes the insertion of "Indigenous Peoples' Day and" before Columbus Day in the list of legal holidays, while deleting "Lincoln's and Washington's Birthdays" and replacing it with "Presidents' Day." This change reflects a recognition of Indigenous Peoples' contributions and history, aligning the state's legal holidays with contemporary values of inclusivity and respect for Indigenous cultures.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Secretary of State notify the Montana Supreme Court, local governments, and tribal governments about the new holiday designation. The Montana Supreme Court is requested to update its rules of civil procedure to incorporate this change in the definition of "legal holiday." This ensures that all relevant entities are informed and can adjust their practices accordingly to recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day as an official holiday in Montana.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 1-1-216
SB0224_1(1): 1-1-216
SB0224_1(10): 1-1-216
SB0224_1(2): 1-1-216
SB0224_1(3): 1-1-216
SB0224_1(4): 1-1-216
SB0224_1(5): 1-1-216
SB0224_1(6): 1-1-216
SB0224_1(7): 1-1-216
SB0224_1(8): 1-1-216
SB0224_1(9): 1-1-216
SB0224_1: 1-1-216
SB0224_2(1): 1-1-216
SB0224_2(10): 1-1-216
SB0224_2(2): 1-1-216
SB0224_2(3): 1-1-216
SB0224_2(4): 1-1-216
SB0224_2(5): 1-1-216
SB0224_2(6): 1-1-216
SB0224_2(7): 1-1-216
SB0224_2(8): 1-1-216
SB0224_2(9): 1-1-216
SB0224_2: 1-1-216
SB0224_X(1): 1-1-216
SB0224_X(2): 1-1-216
SB0224_X(3): 1-1-216
SB0224_X(4): 1-1-216
SB0224_X(5): 1-1-216
SB0224_X: 1-1-216