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Montana has 12 tracked bills on artificial intelligence and data centers: 9 enacted, 3 dead.
Montana enacted one of the most distinctive AI packages in the country this session: a Right to Compute Act, a kill-switch requirement for AI systems running critical infrastructure, new limits on state-agency AI use, and disclosure rules for AI-generated political content. It also cut data-center property taxes.
12 bills with a published summary and a link to the primary source.
EnactedGovernanceUpdated
This bill relates to pregnancy centers and their rights of expression, and has no connection to AI regulation or data-center policy. It is not relevant to the topics tracked by…
EnactedGovernmentUpdated
This bill places limits on how Montana state government agencies can use artificial intelligence systems. It establishes restrictions and requirements to ensure government AI use…
DeadData CentersUpdated
This bill revises how Class 17 property (which includes data centers and related infrastructure) is taxed in Montana. It likely adjusts tax rates or assessment methods to make…
EnactedData CentersUpdated
This bill revises how data center property is taxed in Montana, likely reducing the tax burden on data center facilities. It is designed to make Montana more attractive for data…
DeadData CentersUpdated
This resolution directs a formal study of data centers in Montana, examining issues like their siting, energy use, and economic impact. No restrictions or incentives are enacted…
EnactedGovernanceUpdated
This bill establishes a 'Right to Compute Act' and requires that AI systems controlling critical infrastructure be shut down under certain conditions. It imposes enforceable…
EnactedGovernanceUpdated
This bill calls for a study of artificial intelligence during the legislative interim period. It is an exploratory measure to examine AI issues without imposing any restrictions…
DeadHealthcareUpdated
This bill updates the rules for how health insurance companies in Montana can use artificial intelligence when making decisions about coverage or claims. It imposes requirements…
EnactedDeepfakesUpdated
This bill updates Montana election laws to require disclosure when artificial intelligence is used to create or alter political content. Candidates and campaigns would need to…
EnactedGovernanceUpdated
This bill revises Montana laws related to the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults and incapacitated persons. It does not address AI or data-center policy.
EnactedGovernmentUpdated
This bill covers long-range appropriations for state information technology systems in Montana. It does not appear to specifically address AI regulation or data-center policy.
EnactedCriminal JusticeUpdated
This bill revises the legal definition of 'victim' in Montana's Youth Court Act. It has no substantive connection to AI regulation or data-center policy.
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