NARAL Pro-Choice America recently raised Montana's state grade from a "C-" to an "A-" on women's reproductive rights. The grade is based on categories of restrictions on reproductive freedoms. Compared to other states, Montana ranked 10th. California ranked first for having few restrictions while Louisiana ranked 50th.

 

Political Info and Laws in Brief

Executives
Governor Brian Schweitzer (D) is pro-choice.

Legislature
The Montana House is anti-choice.

The Montana Senate is anti-choice.

ANTI-CHOICE LAWS

 

Biased Counseling & Mandatory Delay

Montana has an unconstitutional and unenforceable law that subjects women seeking abortion services to biased-counseling requirements and mandatory delays.
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Refusal to Provide Medical Services

Montana allows certain individuals or entities to refuse to provide women specific reproductive health services, information, or referrals.
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Restrictions on Young Women's Access to Abortion

Montana has an unconstitutional and unenforceable law that restricts young women's access to abortion services by mandating parental notice.
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PRO-CHOICE LAWS

 

Contraceptive Equity

Montana law requires health insurance plans that cover prescription drugs to provide the same coverage for contraception.
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Low-Income Women's Access to Abortion

Montana provides low-income women access to abortion.
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Protection Against Clinic Violence

Montana law protects women seeking reproductive health care and medical personnel from blockades and violence.
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State Constitutional Protection

Montana's constitution provides greater protection for a woman's right to choose than the federal Constitution.
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OTHER RELEVANT LAWS

Post-Viability Abortion Restriction

Montana restricts post-viability abortions.
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