The bill amends Section 13-35-211 of the Montana Code Annotated to prohibit electioneering at all polling locations from the time absentee ballots are available until all voting is completed. It specifies that no person may engage in electioneering at any location where an elector may obtain or vote a ballot, or within 100 feet of any entrance to such locations during the hours they are open. Additionally, candidates, their family members, and campaign workers are restricted from distributing items of value, such as food or drink, within these areas, and individuals are prohibited from displaying any insignia that promotes the success or defeat of candidates or ballot issues.

The bill also includes provisions that prevent individuals from soliciting information from voters regarding their voting intentions within polling locations. The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2025, and the Secretary of State is tasked with notifying each federally recognized tribal government in Montana about the new law.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 13-35-211
SB0105_1(1): 13-35-211
SB0105_1(10): 13-35-211
SB0105_1(2): 13-35-211
SB0105_1(3): 13-35-211
SB0105_1(4): 13-35-211
SB0105_1(5): 13-35-211
SB0105_1(6): 13-35-211
SB0105_1(7): 13-35-211
SB0105_1(8): 13-35-211
SB0105_1(9): 13-35-211
SB0105_1: 13-35-211
SB0105_2(1): 13-35-211
SB0105_2(2): 13-35-211
SB0105_2(3): 13-35-211
SB0105_2(4): 13-35-211
SB0105_2(5): 13-35-211
SB0105_2(6): 13-35-211
SB0105_2(7): 13-35-211
SB0105_2(8): 13-35-211
SB0105_2(9): 13-35-211
SB0105_2: 13-35-211
SB0105_X(1): 13-35-211
SB0105_X(2): 13-35-211
SB0105_X(3): 13-35-211
SB0105_X(4): 13-35-211
SB0105_X(5): 13-35-211
SB0105_X: 13-35-211