House Bill No. introduced by S. Kelly and others aims to prohibit employers from requiring employees to attend training sessions that promote what is defined as "controversial social vision." The bill provides a specific definition for "controversial social vision," describing it as any agenda, concept, or theory that is not widely accepted in society and generates significant opposition from mainstream political, religious, or social groups. The bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), including definitions related to discrimination in employment, specifically addressing the refusal to attend training that promotes such controversial views.

In addition to the new definition, the bill amends existing laws to clarify that it is unlawful for employers to discriminate against employees for refusing to attend training outside the scope of their employment that promotes a controversial social vision. This amendment aims to protect employees from potential repercussions related to their participation in or refusal to engage with such training. The bill reflects a growing concern over workplace training programs that may impose specific ideological beliefs on employees.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 13-1-116, 49-2-101, 49-2-303
HB0319_1(1): 13-1-116, 49-2-101, 49-2-303
HB0319_1(2): 13-1-116, 49-2-101, 49-2-303
HB0319_1(3): 13-1-116, 49-2-101, 49-2-303
HB0319_1(4): 13-1-116, 49-2-101, 49-2-303
HB0319_1: 13-1-116, 49-2-101, 49-2-303