The bill, introduced as House Bill No. 26, seeks to repeal the Mercury-Added Thermostat Collection Act by eliminating several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). Specifically, it repeals sections 75-10-1501 through 75-10-1509, which include the short title, purpose, definitions, prohibitions on the sale and installation of mercury-added thermostats, requirements for manufacturer collection and recycling programs, initial education and outreach requirements, annual reporting, wholesaler collection sites, and rulemaking authority.

The bill is designed to take effect immediately upon passage and approval, indicating a swift transition away from the regulations established under the Mercury-Added Thermostat Collection Act. This legislative action reflects a significant change in the state's approach to managing mercury-added thermostats and their environmental impact.