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 passed the bill 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, returning it to the Senate. (AI-written)

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