This bill aims to revise laws related to professional licensing in Montana, specifically correcting statutory citations for various licensed health care providers, including social workers, professional counselors, addiction counselors, marriage and family therapists, and behavioral health peer support specialists. The primary focus is on amending Section 28-2-724 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to ensure that contracts do not restrict the practice rights of these professionals after the termination of their employment or professional relationships.

Key amendments include updating the statutory citations for licensed social workers, professional counselors, addiction counselors, marriage and family therapists, and behavioral health peer support specialists from Title 37, chapters 22, 23, 35, 37, and 38 to Title 37, chapter 39. This change is intended to clarify the legal framework governing these professions and ensure consistency in the law. Additionally, the bill specifies that the prohibitions on restrictive contracts apply to a defined list of health care providers, thereby reinforcing their rights to practice and maintain patient relationships post-employment.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 28-2-724
HB0109_1(1): 28-2-724
HB0109_1(2): 28-2-724
HB0109_1(3): 28-2-724
HB0109_1(4): 28-2-724
HB0109_1(5): 28-2-724
HB0109_1(6): 28-2-724
HB0109_1: 28-2-724
HB0109_2: 28-2-724
HB0109_X(1): 28-2-724
HB0109_X(10): 28-2-724
HB0109_X(11): 28-2-724
HB0109_X(2): 28-2-724
HB0109_X(3): 28-2-724
HB0109_X(4): 28-2-724
HB0109_X(5): 28-2-724
HB0109_X(6): 28-2-724
HB0109_X(7): 28-2-724
HB0109_X(8): 28-2-724
HB0109_X(9): 28-2-724
HB0109_X: 28-2-724