The bill proposes the repeal of the Mercury-Added Thermostat Collection Act by eliminating several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically sections 75-10-1501 through 75-10-1509. These sections cover various aspects of the act, including its short title, purpose, definitions, prohibitions on the sale and installation of mercury-added thermostats, manufacturer collection and recycling program requirements, initial education and outreach requirements, annual reporting, wholesaler collection sites, and rulemaking authority.

The bill is intended to take effect immediately upon passage and approval, signaling a significant change in the state's approach to managing mercury-added thermostats. By repealing these provisions, the legislation effectively removes the regulatory framework that governed the collection and recycling of these thermostats, which may have implications for environmental management and public health.