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Photo: Flathead Lake, Montana
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Photo: Flathead Lake, Montana
Montana's Scorecards from Previous Years
Religious Liberty in the States 2026 measures each state across 50 items that form 20 safeguards. The potential safeguards were identified for their ability to protect the free exercise of religion, as shown by at least one of 50 states adopting a religious liberty protection in the named area. Safeguards were further narrowed to those that could be objectively measured based on a plain reading of state law.
For a more detailed view of what areas this state protects in 2026, select any of the drop-down arrows.
General Conscience Protection
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Abortion Refusal
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Sterilization Refusal
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Contraception Refusal
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Euthanasia Refusal
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Recusal of Counseling Provider
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Health Insurance Mandates
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Clergy-Penitent Privilege Protected
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Ceremonial Use of Alcohol by Minors
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Houses of Worship Protected from Closing
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Nonparticipation in Weddings by Clergy
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Religious Entity Refusal to Participate in Weddings
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