Nevertheless, in 2025, the legislature passed two laws that again attempt to burden Montana voters. Much like the laws invalidated in 2024, Senate Bill 490 (“SB 490”) eliminates most Election Day registration, cutting the time available to register on Election Day by eight hours. “The ability to register and vote on Election Day is profoundly important to voters in Montana, especially young people,” said Alice Boyer, Executive Director of plaintiff Forward Montana. Young people, students, working Montanans, and first-time voters regularly rely on Election Day registration. The resulting barrier would prevent thousands of eligible Montana voters from casting ballots.