The bill aims to revise laws related to physician assistants in Montana by increasing their representation on the Board of Medical Examiners from one to three members. This change is part of a broader effort to enhance oversight and regulation of physician assistants within the state. Additionally, the bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically sections 2-15-1731, 37-1-401, 37-20-202, 37-20-203, 37-20-301, 37-20-302, and 37-20-401, to reflect these changes.

Key amendments include the removal of the requirement for physician assistant licensing to transition to a Department of Labor and Industry licensing program, which suggests a continued oversight role for the Board of Medical Examiners. The bill also updates definitions and requirements related to the practice and licensing of physician assistants, ensuring that they are adequately prepared and qualified to provide medical services. Overall, the legislation seeks to strengthen the regulatory framework governing physician assistants in Montana.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 2-15-1731, 37-1-401, 37-20-202, 37-20-203, 37-20-301, 37-20-302, 37-20-401
HB0686_1(1): 2-15-1731, 37-1-401, 37-20-202, 37-20-203, 37-20-301, 37-20-302, 37-20-401
HB0686_1(2): 2-15-1731, 37-1-401, 37-20-202, 37-20-203, 37-20-301, 37-20-302, 37-20-401
HB0686_1(3): 2-15-1731, 37-1-401, 37-20-202, 37-20-203, 37-20-301, 37-20-302, 37-20-401
HB0686_1(4): 2-15-1731, 37-1-401, 37-20-202, 37-20-203, 37-20-301, 37-20-302, 37-20-401
HB0686_1(5): 2-15-1731, 37-1-401, 37-20-202, 37-20-203, 37-20-301, 37-20-302, 37-20-401
HB0686_1(6): 2-15-1731, 37-1-401, 37-20-202, 37-20-203, 37-20-301, 37-20-302, 37-20-401
HB0686_1(7): 2-15-1731, 37-1-401, 37-20-202, 37-20-203, 37-20-301, 37-20-302, 37-20-401
HB0686_1(8): 2-15-1731, 37-1-401, 37-20-202, 37-20-203, 37-20-301, 37-20-302, 37-20-401
HB0686_1: 2-15-1731, 37-1-401, 37-20-202, 37-20-203, 37-20-301, 37-20-302, 37-20-401
HB0686_2(1): 2-15-1731, 37-1-401, 37-20-202, 37-20-203, 37-20-301, 37-20-302, 37-20-401
HB0686_2(10): 2-15-1731, 37-1-401, 37-20-202, 37-20-203, 37-20-301, 37-20-302, 37-20-401
HB0686_2(11): 2-15-1731, 37-1-401, 37-20-202, 37-20-203, 37-20-301, 37-20-302, 37-20-401
HB0686_2(12): 2-15-1731, 37-1-401, 37-20-202, 37-20-203, 37-20-301, 37-20-302, 37-20-401
HB0686_2(13): 2-15-1731, 37-1-401, 37-20-202, 37-20-203, 37-20-301, 37-20-302, 37-20-401
HB0686_2(2): 2-15-1731, 37-1-401, 37-20-202, 37-20-203, 37-20-301, 37-20-302, 37-20-401
HB0686_2(3): 2-15-1731, 37-1-401, 37-20-202, 37-20-203, 37-20-301, 37-20-302, 37-20-401
HB0686_2(4): 2-15-1731, 37-1-401, 37-20-202, 37-20-203, 37-20-301, 37-20-302, 37-20-401
HB0686_2(5): 2-15-1731, 37-1-401, 37-20-202, 37-20-203, 37-20-301, 37-20-302, 37-20-401
HB0686_2(6): 2-15-1731, 37-1-401, 37-20-202, 37-20-203, 37-20-301, 37-20-302, 37-20-401
HB0686_2(7): 2-15-1731, 37-1-401, 37-20-202, 37-20-203, 37-20-301, 37-20-302, 37-20-401
HB0686_2(8): 2-15-1731, 37-1-401, 37-20-202, 37-20-203, 37-20-301, 37-20-302, 37-20-401
HB0686_2(9): 2-15-1731, 37-1-401, 37-20-202, 37-20-203, 37-20-301, 37-20-302, 37-20-401
HB0686_2: 2-15-1731, 37-1-401, 37-20-202, 37-20-203, 37-20-301, 37-20-302, 37-20-401
HB0686_X(1): 2-15-1731
HB0686_X(10): 2-15-1731
HB0686_X(11): 2-15-1731
HB0686_X(12): 2-15-1731
HB0686_X(13): 2-15-1731
HB0686_X(14): 2-15-1731
HB0686_X(15): 2-15-1731
HB0686_X(16): 2-15-1731
HB0686_X(17): 2-15-1731
HB0686_X(2): 2-15-1731
HB0686_X(3): 2-15-1731
HB0686_X(4): 2-15-1731
HB0686_X(5): 2-15-1731
HB0686_X(6): 2-15-1731
HB0686_X(7): 2-15-1731
HB0686_X(8): 2-15-1731
HB0686_X(9): 2-15-1731
HB0686_X: 2-15-1731