Revise supreme court public records laws by opening deliberations and files to the public

What it does: On the version voted Apr 30, 2025: Requires the Montana Supreme Court to record its closed deliberation meetings and keep a written record, and makes both available to the public after the case is final, though the court may redact confidential information. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)

Question before the chamber: Do Concur

A yes vote gave the bill second-reading approval in the House as amended by House Judiciary, which changes one connecting word ("and" to "or") in the list of categories defined as confidential information. (AI-written)

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