All Roll Calls
Yes: 279 • No: 16
MontanaHB 3269th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)HouseWALLET
Allow audio and video recording of public events
Sponsored By: Amy Regier (Republican)
Became Law
Family LawState Government
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Stronger parental rights against government
The law protects your role as a parent. State and local agencies cannot interfere with your choices about upbringing, school, health care, or mental health unless they prove a compelling interest and use the least restrictive way. A “substantial burden” includes taking away benefits, imposing penalties, or excluding you or your child from a program. You can raise violations in court or agency cases and, if you win, recover reasonable attorney fees and costs. It defines who is covered: a child is under 18, “parent” includes those with exclusive legal authority, and “government entity” includes state and local bodies and school districts.
Parents control children's data and records
You can access and review all school records about your child that the school controls. Government entities, including schools, need your consent to make, share, or store biometric scans of your child. They also need your consent before creating, storing, or sharing your child's blood or DNA records, unless a court orders it.
Parent consent for school trip rooms
Schools must tell you and get your consent before your child shares a room with the opposite sex on a school trip. If you do not consent, your child can still go and must get a reasonable accommodation that avoids opposite‑sex room sharing.
When agencies can record your child
Government entities need your consent before they record your child's audio or video. Consent is not required for court proceedings, police investigations, or forensic interviews in criminal or child abuse or neglect cases. Security cameras, school ID photos, and recordings of events open to the public—like performances, games, and related rehearsals or practices—also do not require consent.
Government workers can't hide child health info
Except for law enforcement, government employees cannot encourage or pressure a child to keep information from a parent. They also cannot withhold information about the child's physical, emotional, or mental health from the parent.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Amy Regier
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Vince Ricci
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/15/2025
Do Concur
Yes: 43 • No: 5
House vote • 2/14/2025
Do Concur
Yes: 39 • No: 11
House vote • 1/14/2025
Do Pass
Yes: 99 • No: 0
House vote • 1/13/2025
Do Pass
Yes: 98 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Chapter Number Assigned
2/27/2025HouseSigned by Governor
2/27/2025HouseTransmitted to Governor
2/20/2025HouseSigned by President
2/20/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
2/19/2025HouseReturned from Enrolling
2/18/2025HouseSent to Enrolling
2/15/2025House3rd Reading Concurred
2/15/2025Senate2nd Reading Concurred
2/14/2025SenateCommittee Report--Bill Concurred
2/12/2025SenateCommittee Executive Action--Bill Concurred
2/12/2025SenateHearing
2/12/2025SenateHearing Canceled
2/7/2025SenateReferred to Committee
1/16/2025SenateFirst Reading
1/15/2025SenateTransmitted to Senate
1/14/2025House3rd Reading Passed
1/14/2025House2nd Reading Passed
1/13/2025HouseCommittee Report--Bill Passed
1/10/2025HouseCommittee Executive Action--Bill Passed
1/10/2025HouseHearing
1/6/2025HouseFirst Reading
1/6/2025HouseReferred to Committee
12/20/2024HouseIntroduced
12/10/2024House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/14/2025
As Amended (Version 2)
2/17/2025
Introduced
12/9/2024