The bill aims to revise the reporting requirements for certain professional occupations in Montana by eliminating the obligation for the medical and chiropractic legal panels to report their decision outcomes to the respective licensing boards. It also removes the requirement for insurers to report alleged professional negligence to the Board of Medical Examiners. The bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically sections 27-6-605, 27-12-605, 37-3-404, and 37-3-405, while repealing section 37-3-402 entirely.

Key amendments include changes to the language regarding the filing of decisions, which will now only require copies to be sent to the parties and their attorneys, without the need to notify the licensing board. Additionally, the bill clarifies that individuals or organizations providing information to the Board of Medical Examiners in good faith are protected from civil damages. It also specifies that failure to comply with reporting requirements can lead to the suspension of licenses or privileges, with the agency having discretion over the duration of the suspension.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 27-6-605, 27-12-605, 37-3-404, 37-3-405
HB0442_1(1): 27-6-605, 27-12-605, 37-3-404, 37-3-405
HB0442_1(10): 27-6-605, 27-12-605, 37-3-404, 37-3-405
HB0442_1(11): 27-6-605, 27-12-605, 37-3-404, 37-3-405
HB0442_1(2): 27-6-605, 27-12-605, 37-3-404, 37-3-405
HB0442_1(3): 27-6-605, 27-12-605, 37-3-404, 37-3-405
HB0442_1(4): 27-6-605, 27-12-605, 37-3-404, 37-3-405
HB0442_1(5): 27-6-605, 27-12-605, 37-3-404, 37-3-405
HB0442_1(6): 27-6-605, 27-12-605, 37-3-404, 37-3-405
HB0442_1(7): 27-6-605, 27-12-605, 37-3-404, 37-3-405
HB0442_1(8): 27-6-605, 27-12-605, 37-3-404, 37-3-405
HB0442_1(9): 27-6-605, 27-12-605, 37-3-404, 37-3-405
HB0442_1: 27-6-605, 27-12-605, 37-3-404, 37-3-405
HB0442_X: 27-6-605, 27-12-605, 37-3-404, 37-3-405