# Mont. Code Ann. § 20-7-1307: 20-7-1307 Cause of action

> Montana · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T20_C7_P13_S20-7-1307

## Section

- **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 20-7-1307
- **Heading:** 20-7-1307 Cause of action
- **Jurisdiction:** Montana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MT Code / Title 20 / Chapter 7 / Part 13 / Section 20-7-1307

## Text

20-7-1307 . (Temporary) Cause of action. (1) A student who is deprived of an athletic opportunity or who suffers any direct or indirect harm as a result of a violation of 20-7-1305 through 20-7-1307 may bring a cause of action for injunctive relief, damages, and any other relief available under law against the school or institution of higher education.

(2) A student who is subject to retaliation or other adverse action by a school, institution of higher education, or athletic association or organization as a result of reporting a violation of 20-7-1305 through 20-7-1307 to an employee or representative of the school, institution, or athletic association or organization or to any state or federal agency with oversight of schools or institutions of higher education in Montana may bring a cause of action for injunctive relief, damages, and any other relief available under law against the school, institution, or athletic association or organization.

(3) A school or institution of higher education that suffers any direct or indirect harm as a result of a violation of 20-7-1305 through 20-7-1307 may bring a cause of action for injunctive relief, damages, and any other relief available under law against the government entity, licensing or accrediting organization, or athletic association or organization. (Void on occurrence of contingency--sec. 6, Ch. 405, L. 2021.)

## Nearby sections

- [Mont. Code Ann. § 20-7-1301 20-7-1301 Purpose -- intent -- immunity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T20_C7_P13_S20-7-1301.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 20-7-1302 20-7-1302 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T20_C7_P13_S20-7-1302.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 20-7-1303 20-7-1303 Youth athletes -- concussion education requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T20_C7_P13_S20-7-1303.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 20-7-1304 20-7-1304 Youth athletes -- removal from participation following concussion -- medical clearance required before return to participation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T20_C7_P13_S20-7-1304.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 20-7-1305 20-7-1305 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T20_C7_P13_S20-7-1305.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 20-7-1306 20-7-1306 Designation of athletic teams](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T20_C7_P13_S20-7-1306.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 20-7-1307 20-7-1307 Cause of action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T20_C7_P13_S20-7-1307.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 20-7-1310 20-7-1310 Youth suicide awareness and prevention training](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T20_C7_P13_S20-7-1310.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 20-7-1311 20-7-1311 Child sexual abuse awareness and prevention](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T20_C7_P13_S20-7-1311.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 20-7-1315 20-7-1315 First aid training in schools](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T20_C7_P13_S20-7-1315.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 20-7-1316 20-7-1316 Child sex trafficking and human trafficking prevention](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T20_C7_P13_S20-7-1316.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 20-7-1317 20-7-1317 Electronic directory photograph repository -- use in search for missing child only -- annual opt-in notice required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T20_C7_P13_S20-7-1317.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 20-7-1321 20-7-1321 Employment assistance for current or former school employees, contractors, and volunteers engaged in sexual misconduct prohibited](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T20_C7_P13_S20-7-1321.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 20-7-1322 20-7-1322 Penalty](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T20_C7_P13_S20-7-1322.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T20_C7_P13_S20-7-1307. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.