Montana Lawmakers Tackle Corporate Personhood
🕓 Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Overview Montana lawmakers are currently considering a pivotal legislative measure, House Bill 112 (HB112), that seeks to redefine the term 'person' within the state's constitution, specifically aiming to clarify the status of corporations. This initiative, if successful, could significantly alter the landscape of Montana corporate personhood , explicitly distinguishing between natural persons (human beings) and artificial entities like corporations. The bill represents a renewed effort in Montana to curb the influence of corporate entities in political processes and public life, following previous state-level challenges to established legal precedents. Proponents argue that the measure is essential for reasserting democratic control and ensuring that constitutional rights are primarily reserved for individuals, not for businesses with immense financial power. The legislative debate surrounding HB112 Montana highlights a broader nationa...