Montana Supreme Court
Planned Parenthood v. State
October 9, 20242024 MT 227
Summary
The Court affirmed a preliminary injunction blocking HB 575 and HB 721, concluding that the District Court did not manifestly abuse its discretion under Montana's amended four-part preliminary-injunction test. The Providers showed a likelihood of success on their claims that both laws infringed Montana's constitutional privacy right because the State had not clearly and convincingly demonstrated that either law was narrowly tailored to address a medically acknowledged, bona fide health risk. The Court also held that the Providers had standing and established irreparable harm, favorable equities, and the public interest.