Montanans For Choice Take Action tracked nearly 50 bills related to bodily autonomy and healthcare access. We also tracked how legislators voted on those bills, and kept score. Our laws and policies come down to elected officials who represent their constituents. This scorecard allows you to explore how well your legislator’s votes aligned with Montanans for Choice Take Action’s views on bills this session.
Legislators receive a score based on their votes on bills that align with MT4CTA’s legislative priorities (Abortion & Reproductive Rights, Gender Equality & LGBTQ2S+ Rights, Access to Healthcare). Lawmakers that vote in alignment with these priorities receive positive points while those who voted against our position receive negative points. Possible points vary by legislator, depending on their chamber, and if they were present for all votes. Additional points are given (or taken away) for vote record on key amendments; those who sponsor a good bill earn one point while those who sponsor a restrictive or bad bill lose one point.
We encourage you to look at the Index score to see the percentage of time that the legislator voted with us. Higher percentage points are more aligned with the values of Montanans for Choice Take Action.
Legislators who received an index score of 98% or higher are designated as Bodily Autonomy Champions. These are lawmakers who respect the right to privacy, value gender equality, and commit to upholding the will of the people by protecting abortion rights.