Montana currently has no AI-specific bills tracked in our database. The state has not introduced dedicated AI legislation in the current session. This does not mean businesses operating in Montana face zero AI-related obligations — Montana's existing data privacy law and consumer protection statutes still apply to companies using AI — but there is no Montana-specific AI regulatory framework to comply with at this time.
Current Data
Currently tracking 3 AI-specific bills in Montana. Data updates automatically.
Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA)
While Montana lacks AI-specific legislation, the Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act (effective October 1, 2024) is the state's most relevant existing law for businesses using AI. The MCDPA gives Montana consumers rights over their personal data, including the right to opt out of profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects. Companies using AI systems that process Montana residents' personal data for automated decision-making should evaluate whether the MCDPA's profiling provisions apply to their operations.
Key Provisions Relevant to AI
- Profiling opt-out: Consumers can opt out of profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects
- Data protection assessments: Controllers must conduct assessments for processing activities that present a heightened risk of harm, including targeted advertising and profiling
- Consent for sensitive data: Processing of sensitive data (including biometric and geolocation data commonly used in AI systems) requires consumer consent
Why Montana Has Limited AI Legislation
Montana's legislature meets biennially in odd-numbered years, which means the next regular session is in 2027. The 2025 session did not produce AI-specific bills that met our tracking criteria. This biennial schedule means Montana will likely lag behind states with annual sessions in responding to emerging AI issues. Businesses should monitor interim committee activity, as study committees sometimes lay the groundwork for legislation in the next session.
What Montana Has Not Regulated
Montana currently has no pending or enacted legislation addressing:
- AI transparency or disclosure requirements
- AI in hiring or employment decisions
- AI in healthcare or insurance
- Deepfake regulation
- AI product liability
- AI chatbot or companion AI regulation
Multi-State Compliance Considerations
Even without Montana-specific AI laws, businesses operating in Montana are likely subject to AI regulations in other states where they have customers or employees. Key laws to evaluate include:
- Colorado AI Act (SB 205) — if you serve Colorado consumers, its high-risk AI requirements may apply
- California AI laws — any business serving California residents faces training data transparency (AB 2013) and other AI obligations
- Illinois AIVII — if you use AI video interviews with Illinois applicants, disclosure and consent are required
See our 50-state AI laws guide for a comprehensive overview of which states have enacted AI-specific laws.
Compliance Checklist for Montana
- Comply with the MCDPA — ensure your AI systems that process Montana residents' data comply with the state's data privacy law, including profiling opt-out requirements
- Conduct data protection assessments — if your AI systems involve profiling or targeted advertising affecting Montana consumers, complete the required assessments
- Apply multi-state standards — use your strictest state-level AI compliance requirements as a baseline for Montana operations
- Monitor the 2027 session — Montana's biennial legislature will next meet in 2027; watch for interim committee recommendations on AI
For a complete index of Montana legislation, visit our Montana AI laws tracker.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney for guidance specific to your situation.
— AI Laws by State Team
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