Advocacy

The government should never restrict our access to healthcare or interfere in our private medical decisions. Despite the many attacks from extremist politicians – abortion, contraception, and gender-affirming care remain legal and available in Montana.

Join us to learn more about what you can do to protect and expand our rights.

Key Cases for Gender Equality and Sexual & Reproductive Rights

The following court cases are currently being litigated in Montana. Stay tuned for updates.

Cross v. State of Montana

Challenges SB 99 from the 2023 Legislative session which bans the only evidence-based care for gender dysphoria for transgender people under 18

EmpowerMT v. State of Montana

Challenges SB 99 from the 2021 MT Legislative Session which severely limited sex education instruction in public schools

Perkins et al v. Montana

Challenges HB 121, passed during the 2025 Legislative session, which effectively bans gender non-conforming Montanans from accessing bathrooms in public facilities such as schools and domestic violence shelters. A district court judge issued a temporary restraining order so this law is not currently in effect while the lawsuit plays out.

Advocacy Priorities
Abortion Priorities
  • Abolish all laws restricting access to abortion
  • Increase public funding for abortion care
  • Ensure widespread access to abortion pills
Gender Priorities
  • Protect and expand access to gender affirming care
  • Enforce the Equal Rights Amendment at the federal level
  • End discrimination based on gender identity
Sex & Sexuality Priorities
  • Protect the legality of same-sex marriage
  • Expand access to PrEP for HIV prevention
  • Increase access to prevention, screening, and treatment for syphilis
  • Allow Expedited Partner Therapy to increase access to STI treatment
Maternal Health Priorities
  • Ensure insurance coverage of care provided by doulas and midwives
  • Increase access to infertility care and IVF through public health insurance coverage
  • Require paid parental leave benefits for all workers
  • Guarantee affordable childcare