The complaint notes cases ….

The complaint notes cases are climbing in Montana, the virus can be deadly, Gov. Greg Gianforte has sent National Guard members to help the clinic in Sidney, and as of Aug. 28, 86.9 percent of people hospitalized in Montana for COVID-19 were not fully vaccinated.

“Montana HB702 impedes Netzer Law from maintaining a healthful environment for its employees,” the complaint said.

The lawsuit also said the bill “does not advance any state interest, nor is it tailored to the advancement of any state interest.”

Krautter is a former Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives, having served District 35.

In September, the Montana Medical Association and several other health organizations also asked a judge to invalidate recently passed legislation that bars hospitals from requiring employees to be vaccinated. Filed in U.S. District Court in Missoula, the lawsuit argues HB702 unconstitutionally prevents hospitals from guaranteeing a safe environment for patients.