The bill aims to standardize the service of process for professional licenses in Montana by introducing provisions for electronic service with the consent of the licensee and establishing a uniform requirement for notifying changes in contact information. Licensees and applicants are required to provide their current address and any changes within 30 days. The bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically sections 37-1-309, 37-1-403, 37-4-307, 37-4-406, 37-16-301, and 37-18-806, to streamline the process and remove duplicative or conflicting language.

Key amendments include the removal of the option for serving notices by certified mail and the introduction of electronic service as a method of communication, contingent upon the licensee's consent. Additionally, the bill changes the timeframe for requesting a hearing from 20 to 21 days after receipt of notice. It also repeals section 37-3-310, which previously addressed notice of change of address or name for applicants and licensees, thereby consolidating the requirements into a more coherent framework.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 37-1-309, 37-1-403, 37-4-307, 37-4-406, 37-16-301, 37-18-806
HB0276_1(1): 37-1-309, 37-1-403, 37-4-307, 37-4-406, 37-16-301, 37-18-806
HB0276_1(2): 37-1-309, 37-1-403, 37-4-307, 37-4-406, 37-16-301, 37-18-806
HB0276_1(3): 37-1-309, 37-1-403, 37-4-307, 37-4-406, 37-16-301, 37-18-806
HB0276_1(4): 37-1-309, 37-1-403, 37-4-307, 37-4-406, 37-16-301, 37-18-806
HB0276_1(5): 37-1-309, 37-1-403, 37-4-307, 37-4-406, 37-16-301, 37-18-806
HB0276_1(6): 37-1-309, 37-1-403, 37-4-307, 37-4-406, 37-16-301, 37-18-806
HB0276_1(7): 37-1-309, 37-1-403, 37-4-307, 37-4-406, 37-16-301, 37-18-806
HB0276_1: 37-1-309, 37-1-403, 37-4-307, 37-4-406, 37-16-301, 37-18-806
HB0276_X: 37-1-309, 37-1-403, 37-4-307, 37-4-406, 37-16-301, 37-18-806