Social Policy
Montana Social Issues Guide 2026
Montana social policy at a glance: abortion laws, gun regulations, LGBTQ+ protections, marijuana status, and how these issues shape the 2026 elections.
Legal (Court Protected)
Abortion Status
Very Permissive
Gun Laws
Limited Protections
LGBTQ+ Rights
$10.55/hr
Minimum Wage
Abortion Laws in Montana
Legal (Court Protected)
Montana Constitution Right to Privacy
Legal up to viability; state supreme court has protected access
Gun Laws in Montana
Very Permissive
Permitless carry; no red flag law; very permissive
LGBTQ+ Rights in Montana
Limited Protections
No state anti-discrimination law; anti-trans legislation passed 2023
Other Key Issues
| Marijuana | Recreational legal (2020) |
| Minimum Wage | $10.55/hr |
2026 Political Context
Montana has a unique libertarian bent — Republicans dominate but the state constitution\'s privacy clause has kept abortion legal. Sen. Jon Tester lost his 2024 re-election bid.