Montana
Montana
Relationships
The state constitution prohibits marriage between same-sex couples. Amended in 2004 to read: “Only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state.” See Montana Constititution, Article XIII § 7.
State statute prohibits marriage between same-sex couples. See Montana Annotated Code § 40-1-103 and § 40-1-401.
Workplace
All government employees are protected by the U.S. Constitution against irrational discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. In addition, some measure of protection already exists under Title VII based on gender, which has been held to include gender identity and expression.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and several courts have interpreted Title VII to protect transgender employees, and the EEOC has interpreted Title VII to cover sexual orientation discrimination. The Supreme Court has held that the EEOC's interpretations of Title VII are entitled to "great deference."
Parenting
Unmarried adult or, generally, married persons petitioning jointly. See Mont. Code 42-1-106.
