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Montana approves anti-pronouns bill

  • Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed HB 400 into law on May 1, prohibiting government penalties for not using certain names or pronouns.
  • The bill arose amid debates on free speech and conscience protections, passing with full Republican support and Democratic opposition noted during February 20 House debate.
  • HB 400 protects students and government employees from discipline if they decline to use names or pronouns inconsistent with a person’s biological sex and allows lawsuits against entities imposing speech requirements.
  • Representative Caleb Hinkle and others helped pass the bill with 56 Republicans for and 41 Democrats and one Republican against it; Sen. Theresa Manzella said it protects freedom of speech and conscience.
  • Critics claim the bill may encourage bullying and harm transgender individuals, while supporters argue it defends civil rights and prevents compelled speech in schools and government.
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Montana approves anti-pronouns bill

All legislators representing Belgrade were unanimous in their support for a bill that prohibits state and local government entities from penalizing people who decline to use names, pronouns, and titles in certain ways.

·Missoula, United States
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The Derrick broke the news in Oil City, United States on Friday, May 9, 2025.
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