This bill aims to revise the licensing and certification requirements for behavioral health practitioners by establishing new experience and education standards. It includes provisions for confidentiality and immunity for practitioners, as well as granting rulemaking authority to relevant bodies. The bill amends multiple sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically targeting areas related to the regulation of behavioral health services.

In addition to the amendments, the bill also repeals a significant number of existing sections within the MCA that pertain to the licensing and regulation of behavioral health practitioners. This comprehensive approach seeks to streamline the regulatory framework, ensuring that practitioners meet updated standards while also enhancing the protection of client confidentiality and practitioner immunity.

Statutes affected:
HB0137_1.pdf: 20-4-502, 20-9-327, 27-1-1101, 33-30-1019, 33-30-1020, 37-1-401, 37-17-104, 41-3-127, 45-5-231, 45-5-501, 45-5-601, 45-5-709, 53-6-101, 53-21-102
HB0137_2.pdf: 20-4-502, 20-9-327, 27-1-1101, 33-30-1019, 33-30-1020, 37-1-401, 37-17-104, 41-3-127, 45-5-231, 45-5-501, 45-5-601, 45-5-709, 53-6-101, 53-21-102
HB0137_3.pdf: 20-4-502, 20-9-327, 27-1-1101, 33-30-1019, 33-30-1020, 37-1-401, 37-17-104, 41-3-127, 45-5-231, 45-5-501, 45-5-601, 45-5-709, 53-6-101, 53-21-102
Amended: 20-4-502, 20-9-327, 27-1-1101, 33-30-1019, 33-30-1020, 37-1-401, 37-17-104, 41-3-127, 45-5-231, 45-5-501, 45-5-601, 45-5-709, 53-6-101, 53-21-102, 53-21-1202
Introduced: 20-4-502, 20-9-327, 27-1-1101, 33-30-1019, 33-30-1020, 37-1-401, 37-17-104, 41-3-127, 45-5-231, 45-5-501, 45-5-601, 45-5-709, 53-6-101, 53-21-102