House Bill 794 seeks to modernize and clarify pharmacy laws in Montana by updating definitions, removing outdated requirements, and streamlining regulatory processes. Notable changes include the elimination of the utilization plan requirement for both in-state and out-of-state mail order pharmacies, which simplifies their registration. The bill also revises the definition of a pharmacy technician to include tasks that do not require independent professional judgment and clarifies the powers and duties of the Board of Pharmacy, including the necessity for an endorsement to practice as a clinical pharmacist practitioner. Additionally, it mandates that all rules established by the Board align with FDA licensing guidelines.

The legislation introduces specific amendments, such as changing the terminology from "mail service pharmacies" to "mail order pharmacies" and requiring out-of-state mail order pharmacies to register with the Board and maintain high operational standards. It also repeals outdated provisions related to biosimilar product selection and generic drug signage, thereby modernizing the regulatory framework. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the quality of pharmaceutical care, ensure patient safety, and improve access to medical services while maintaining rigorous standards for pharmacy practice in Montana.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 2-18-704, 37-7-101, 37-7-105, 37-7-201, 37-7-301, 37-7-306, 37-7-502, 37-7-505, 37-7-601, 37-7-602, 37-7-603, 37-7-604, 37-7-701, 37-7-702, 37-7-703, 37-7-704, 37-7-705, 37-7-706, 39-71-727, 53-6-1002
HB0794_1(1): 2-18-704, 37-7-101, 37-7-105, 37-7-201, 37-7-301, 37-7-306, 37-7-502, 37-7-505, 37-7-601, 37-7-602, 37-7-603, 37-7-604, 37-7-701, 37-7-702, 37-7-703, 37-7-704, 37-7-705, 37-7-706, 39-71-727, 53-6-1002
HB0794_1(2): 2-18-704, 37-7-101, 37-7-105, 37-7-201, 37-7-301, 37-7-306, 37-7-502, 37-7-505, 37-7-601, 37-7-602, 37-7-603, 37-7-604, 37-7-701, 37-7-702, 37-7-703, 37-7-704, 37-7-705, 37-7-706, 39-71-727, 53-6-1002
HB0794_1(3): 2-18-704, 37-7-101, 37-7-105, 37-7-201, 37-7-301, 37-7-306, 37-7-502, 37-7-505, 37-7-601, 37-7-602, 37-7-603, 37-7-604, 37-7-701, 37-7-702, 37-7-703, 37-7-704, 37-7-705, 37-7-706, 39-71-727, 53-6-1002
HB0794_1(4): 2-18-704, 37-7-101, 37-7-105, 37-7-201, 37-7-301, 37-7-306, 37-7-502, 37-7-505, 37-7-601, 37-7-602, 37-7-603, 37-7-604, 37-7-701, 37-7-702, 37-7-703, 37-7-704, 37-7-705, 37-7-706, 39-71-727, 53-6-1002
HB0794_1(5): 2-18-704, 37-7-101, 37-7-105, 37-7-201, 37-7-301, 37-7-306, 37-7-502, 37-7-505, 37-7-601, 37-7-602, 37-7-603, 37-7-604, 37-7-701, 37-7-702, 37-7-703, 37-7-704, 37-7-705, 37-7-706, 39-71-727, 53-6-1002
HB0794_1(6): 2-18-704, 37-7-101, 37-7-105, 37-7-201, 37-7-301, 37-7-306, 37-7-502, 37-7-505, 37-7-601, 37-7-602, 37-7-603, 37-7-604, 37-7-701, 37-7-702, 37-7-703, 37-7-704, 37-7-705, 37-7-706, 39-71-727, 53-6-1002
HB0794_1: 2-18-704, 37-7-101, 37-7-105, 37-7-201, 37-7-301, 37-7-306, 37-7-502, 37-7-505, 37-7-601, 37-7-602, 37-7-603, 37-7-604, 37-7-701, 37-7-702, 37-7-703, 37-7-704, 37-7-705, 37-7-706, 39-71-727, 53-6-1002
HB0794_X(1): 2-18-704, 37-7-101, 37-7-105, 37-7-201, 37-7-301, 37-7-306, 37-7-502, 37-7-505, 37-7-601, 37-7-602, 37-7-603, 37-7-604, 37-7-701, 37-7-702, 37-7-703, 37-7-704, 37-7-705, 37-7-706, 39-71-727, 53-6-1002
HB0794_X(10): 2-18-704, 37-7-101, 37-7-105, 37-7-201, 37-7-301, 37-7-306, 37-7-502, 37-7-505, 37-7-601, 37-7-602, 37-7-603, 37-7-604, 37-7-701, 37-7-702, 37-7-703, 37-7-704, 37-7-705, 37-7-706, 39-71-727, 53-6-1002
HB0794_X(11): 2-18-704, 37-7-101, 37-7-105, 37-7-201, 37-7-301, 37-7-306, 37-7-502, 37-7-505, 37-7-601, 37-7-602, 37-7-603, 37-7-604, 37-7-701, 37-7-702, 37-7-703, 37-7-704, 37-7-705, 37-7-706, 39-71-727, 53-6-1002
HB0794_X(12): 2-18-704, 37-7-101, 37-7-105, 37-7-201, 37-7-301, 37-7-306, 37-7-502, 37-7-505, 37-7-601, 37-7-602, 37-7-603, 37-7-604, 37-7-701, 37-7-702, 37-7-703, 37-7-704, 37-7-705, 37-7-706, 39-71-727, 53-6-1002
HB0794_X(13): 2-18-704, 37-7-101, 37-7-105, 37-7-201, 37-7-301, 37-7-306, 37-7-502, 37-7-505, 37-7-601, 37-7-602, 37-7-603, 37-7-604, 37-7-701, 37-7-702, 37-7-703, 37-7-704, 37-7-705, 37-7-706, 39-71-727, 53-6-1002
HB0794_X(2): 2-18-704, 37-7-101, 37-7-105, 37-7-201, 37-7-301, 37-7-306, 37-7-502, 37-7-505, 37-7-601, 37-7-602, 37-7-603, 37-7-604, 37-7-701, 37-7-702, 37-7-703, 37-7-704, 37-7-705, 37-7-706, 39-71-727, 53-6-1002
HB0794_X(3): 2-18-704, 37-7-101, 37-7-105, 37-7-201, 37-7-301, 37-7-306, 37-7-502, 37-7-505, 37-7-601, 37-7-602, 37-7-603, 37-7-604, 37-7-701, 37-7-702, 37-7-703, 37-7-704, 37-7-705, 37-7-706, 39-71-727, 53-6-1002
HB0794_X(4): 2-18-704, 37-7-101, 37-7-105, 37-7-201, 37-7-301, 37-7-306, 37-7-502, 37-7-505, 37-7-601, 37-7-602, 37-7-603, 37-7-604, 37-7-701, 37-7-702, 37-7-703, 37-7-704, 37-7-705, 37-7-706, 39-71-727, 53-6-1002
HB0794_X(5): 2-18-704, 37-7-101, 37-7-105, 37-7-201, 37-7-301, 37-7-306, 37-7-502, 37-7-505, 37-7-601, 37-7-602, 37-7-603, 37-7-604, 37-7-701, 37-7-702, 37-7-703, 37-7-704, 37-7-705, 37-7-706, 39-71-727, 53-6-1002
HB0794_X(6): 2-18-704, 37-7-101, 37-7-105, 37-7-201, 37-7-301, 37-7-306, 37-7-502, 37-7-505, 37-7-601, 37-7-602, 37-7-603, 37-7-604, 37-7-701, 37-7-702, 37-7-703, 37-7-704, 37-7-705, 37-7-706, 39-71-727, 53-6-1002
HB0794_X(7): 2-18-704, 37-7-101, 37-7-105, 37-7-201, 37-7-301, 37-7-306, 37-7-502, 37-7-505, 37-7-601, 37-7-602, 37-7-603, 37-7-604, 37-7-701, 37-7-702, 37-7-703, 37-7-704, 37-7-705, 37-7-706, 39-71-727, 53-6-1002
HB0794_X(8): 2-18-704, 37-7-101, 37-7-105, 37-7-201, 37-7-301, 37-7-306, 37-7-502, 37-7-505, 37-7-601, 37-7-602, 37-7-603, 37-7-604, 37-7-701, 37-7-702, 37-7-703, 37-7-704, 37-7-705, 37-7-706, 39-71-727, 53-6-1002
HB0794_X(9): 2-18-704, 37-7-101, 37-7-105, 37-7-201, 37-7-301, 37-7-306, 37-7-502, 37-7-505, 37-7-601, 37-7-602, 37-7-603, 37-7-604, 37-7-701, 37-7-702, 37-7-703, 37-7-704, 37-7-705, 37-7-706, 39-71-727, 53-6-1002
HB0794_X: 2-18-704, 37-7-101, 37-7-105, 37-7-201, 37-7-301, 37-7-306, 37-7-502, 37-7-505, 37-7-601, 37-7-602, 37-7-603, 37-7-604, 37-7-701, 37-7-702, 37-7-703, 37-7-704, 37-7-705, 37-7-706, 39-71-727, 53-6-1002