Kalarchik v. State

04/14/2026 DA 25-0139 Case Number: DA 25-0139 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

2026 MT 76

JESSICA KALARCHIK, an individual, and JANE DOE, an individual, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated, Plaintiffs and Appellees, v. STATE OF MONTANA; GREGORY GIANFORTE, in his official capacity as Governor of the State of Montana; MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; CHARLIE BRERETON, in his official capacity as Director of the Department of Public Health and Human Services; MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE; and AUSTIN KNUDSEN, in his official capacity as…