House Bill 435 aims to revise and standardize the laws governing professional license discipline in Montana, focusing on misconduct, sanctions, and reinstatement processes. The bill introduces new definitions and provisions applicable to all licensing boards and programs, clarifying unprofessional conduct and establishing specific sanctions, including compliance with probation conditions, supervision monitoring, and fines up to $5,000 for violations. It also outlines the reinstatement process for revoked licenses, emphasizing that individuals with revoked licenses may be treated as new applicants for licensure qualifications.

Additionally, the bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to streamline the reporting of misconduct and immunity from liability, particularly for the Board of Medical Examiners and the Board of Dentistry. It repeals outdated provisions and consolidates rules to create a more efficient disciplinary process. Notable changes include the specification of sanctions designed to protect the public and the conditions under which a license may be administratively suspended. Overall, House Bill 435 seeks to enhance the management of professional licensing and discipline in Montana.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 28-10-103, 37-1-312, 37-1-314, 37-1-316, 37-1-321, 37-1-406, 37-1-408, 37-1-410, 37-3-104, 37-3-404, 37-3-405, 37-4-313
HB0435_1(1): 28-10-103, 37-1-312, 37-1-314, 37-1-316, 37-1-321, 37-1-406, 37-1-408, 37-1-410, 37-3-104, 37-3-404, 37-3-405, 37-4-313
HB0435_1(2): 28-10-103, 37-1-312, 37-1-314, 37-1-316, 37-1-321, 37-1-406, 37-1-408, 37-1-410, 37-3-104, 37-3-404, 37-3-405, 37-4-313
HB0435_1(3): 28-10-103, 37-1-312, 37-1-314, 37-1-316, 37-1-321, 37-1-406, 37-1-408, 37-1-410, 37-3-104, 37-3-404, 37-3-405, 37-4-313
HB0435_1(4): 28-10-103, 37-1-312, 37-1-314, 37-1-316, 37-1-321, 37-1-406, 37-1-408, 37-1-410, 37-3-104, 37-3-404, 37-3-405, 37-4-313
HB0435_1(5): 28-10-103, 37-1-312, 37-1-314, 37-1-316, 37-1-321, 37-1-406, 37-1-408, 37-1-410, 37-3-104, 37-3-404, 37-3-405, 37-4-313
HB0435_1: 28-10-103, 37-1-312, 37-1-314, 37-1-316, 37-1-321, 37-1-406, 37-1-408, 37-1-410, 37-3-104, 37-3-404, 37-3-405, 37-4-313
HB0435_2(1): 28-10-103, 37-1-312, 37-1-314, 37-1-316, 37-1-321, 37-1-406, 37-1-408, 37-1-410, 37-3-104, 37-3-404, 37-3-405, 37-4-313
HB0435_2(10): 28-10-103, 37-1-312, 37-1-314, 37-1-316, 37-1-321, 37-1-406, 37-1-408, 37-1-410, 37-3-104, 37-3-404, 37-3-405, 37-4-313
HB0435_2(11): 28-10-103, 37-1-312, 37-1-314, 37-1-316, 37-1-321, 37-1-406, 37-1-408, 37-1-410, 37-3-104, 37-3-404, 37-3-405, 37-4-313
HB0435_2(12): 28-10-103, 37-1-312, 37-1-314, 37-1-316, 37-1-321, 37-1-406, 37-1-408, 37-1-410, 37-3-104, 37-3-404, 37-3-405, 37-4-313
HB0435_2(13): 28-10-103, 37-1-312, 37-1-314, 37-1-316, 37-1-321, 37-1-406, 37-1-408, 37-1-410, 37-3-104, 37-3-404, 37-3-405, 37-4-313
HB0435_2(14): 28-10-103, 37-1-312, 37-1-314, 37-1-316, 37-1-321, 37-1-406, 37-1-408, 37-1-410, 37-3-104, 37-3-404, 37-3-405, 37-4-313
HB0435_2(2): 28-10-103, 37-1-312, 37-1-314, 37-1-316, 37-1-321, 37-1-406, 37-1-408, 37-1-410, 37-3-104, 37-3-404, 37-3-405, 37-4-313
HB0435_2(3): 28-10-103, 37-1-312, 37-1-314, 37-1-316, 37-1-321, 37-1-406, 37-1-408, 37-1-410, 37-3-104, 37-3-404, 37-3-405, 37-4-313
HB0435_2(4): 28-10-103, 37-1-312, 37-1-314, 37-1-316, 37-1-321, 37-1-406, 37-1-408, 37-1-410, 37-3-104, 37-3-404, 37-3-405, 37-4-313
HB0435_2(5): 28-10-103, 37-1-312, 37-1-314, 37-1-316, 37-1-321, 37-1-406, 37-1-408, 37-1-410, 37-3-104, 37-3-404, 37-3-405, 37-4-313
HB0435_2(6): 28-10-103, 37-1-312, 37-1-314, 37-1-316, 37-1-321, 37-1-406, 37-1-408, 37-1-410, 37-3-104, 37-3-404, 37-3-405, 37-4-313
HB0435_2(7): 28-10-103, 37-1-312, 37-1-314, 37-1-316, 37-1-321, 37-1-406, 37-1-408, 37-1-410, 37-3-104, 37-3-404, 37-3-405, 37-4-313
HB0435_2(8): 28-10-103, 37-1-312, 37-1-314, 37-1-316, 37-1-321, 37-1-406, 37-1-408, 37-1-410, 37-3-104, 37-3-404, 37-3-405, 37-4-313
HB0435_2(9): 28-10-103, 37-1-312, 37-1-314, 37-1-316, 37-1-321, 37-1-406, 37-1-408, 37-1-410, 37-3-104, 37-3-404, 37-3-405, 37-4-313
HB0435_2: 28-10-103, 37-1-312, 37-1-314, 37-1-316, 37-1-321, 37-1-406, 37-1-408, 37-1-410, 37-3-104, 37-3-404, 37-3-405, 37-4-313
HB0435_X(1): 28-10-103, 37-1-312, 37-1-314, 37-1-316, 37-1-321, 37-1-406, 37-1-408, 37-1-410, 37-3-104, 37-3-404, 37-3-405, 37-4-313
HB0435_X(2): 28-10-103, 37-1-312, 37-1-314, 37-1-316, 37-1-321, 37-1-406, 37-1-408, 37-1-410, 37-3-104, 37-3-404, 37-3-405, 37-4-313
HB0435_X(3): 28-10-103, 37-1-312, 37-1-314, 37-1-316, 37-1-321, 37-1-406, 37-1-408, 37-1-410, 37-3-104, 37-3-404, 37-3-405, 37-4-313
HB0435_X(4): 28-10-103, 37-1-312, 37-1-314, 37-1-316, 37-1-321, 37-1-406, 37-1-408, 37-1-410, 37-3-104, 37-3-404, 37-3-405, 37-4-313
HB0435_X(5): 28-10-103, 37-1-312, 37-1-314, 37-1-316, 37-1-321, 37-1-406, 37-1-408, 37-1-410, 37-3-104, 37-3-404, 37-3-405, 37-4-313
HB0435_X: 28-10-103, 37-1-312, 37-1-314, 37-1-316, 37-1-321, 37-1-406, 37-1-408, 37-1-410, 37-3-104, 37-3-404, 37-3-405, 37-4-313