Executive Order 5-2025 (406 JOBS Initiative)
Montana — Executive Order 5-2025 (406 JOBS Initiative)
Montana · Executive Order 5-2025 (406 JOBS Initiative)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- August 11, 2025
- Applies to
- Montana Department of Labor & Industry and the State Workforce Innovation Board (state executive-branch agencies)
Gov. Gianforte's order directs the Department of Labor & Industry and the State Workforce Innovation Board to expand AI training, integrate AI tools into workforce services, and prioritize AI-readiness in state talent-development programs.
Who is protected: Residents interacting with state government AI systems; public-sector data subjects.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Montana |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | Executive Order 5-2025 (406 JOBS Initiative) |
| Topics | government use of AI · AI hiring and employment |
| Agency page | Governor Gianforte Signs Executive Order To Strengthen Montana's Workforce |
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