Senate Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to revise the legal requirements for standing in lawsuits within the state of Montana. The bill establishes that the judiciary's authority is limited to adjudicating claims where the claimant has and maintains legal standing. It defines legal standing as requiring the claimant to demonstrate a specific injury or a real and immediate threat of injury caused by the party being sued, along with the court's ability to provide effective relief. The bill further clarifies that generalized injuries, speculative threats, and claims based solely on public importance do not suffice to establish standing.

The bill introduces several new sections that outline the criteria for legal standing, emphasizing that injuries must be concrete and individualized, and that mere disagreement with government policies does not grant standing. It also specifies that fears not based on real threats are insufficient for legal standing. The provisions of this act are intended to be codified as a new part in Title 1 of the Montana Code, with an effective date of July 1, 2025, and it will apply to legal proceedings initiated on or after that date.