The bill aims to revise human rights laws in Montana by prohibiting state or local government agencies from requiring or requesting diversity statements from individuals. It explicitly states that these agencies cannot grant any preferential treatment based on the submission of such statements. However, an exception is made for situations where federal law mandates the acceptance of diversity statements, in which case the agency must limit its consideration of the information to what is necessary to comply with federal requirements. The bill also clarifies that it does not restrict agencies from establishing policies to comply with state or federal laws regarding discrimination and harassment.

Additionally, the bill provides definitions for key terms, including "diversity statement," which is described as any submission intended to promote differential treatment based on various personal characteristics such as race, ethnicity, or gender identity. The term "state or local government agency" encompasses a wide range of governmental entities, including branches, departments, and local government units. The provisions of this bill are intended to be codified as a new chapter in Title 49 of the Montana Code.