Genetic Information Privacy Act Amended
Effective October 1, 2025, Montana has amended the Montana Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA) to add protections for neurotechnology data.
Under amended GIPA, an entity may not disclose a consumer's genetic or neurotechnology data to the consumer's employer without the consumer's express consent.
Emergency Responder Retaliation Prohibited
Effective October 1, 2025, Montana prohibits an employer from firing an employee because the employee:
- Has elected to serve as a volunteer emergency service provider or joined a volunteer emergency service organization; or
- Is late to work or absent while performing volunteer emergency service duties during an emergency.
Employees are required to provide 30 days' written notice of their serving on or joining a volunteer emergency service organization.