This bill aims to revise laws related to the Board of Behavioral Health in Montana by introducing certification and regulation for family peer support specialists, while also providing a licensure exemption for religious officials. Key amendments include the establishment of certification requirements for both behavioral health peer support and family peer support specialists, which now require personal experience and completion of an approved program. The bill also clarifies definitions related to behavioral health practices and expands the scope of regulation to include certification alongside licensure.

Notably, the bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), including the addition of new definitions and the removal of outdated terms. For instance, the term "license" is replaced with "certification" in the context of peer support specialists, and the definition of family peer support is expanded to include caregivers of children with significant needs. Additionally, a new exemption is provided for ordained religious officials, allowing them to perform their duties without being licensed by the board, as long as they do not misrepresent their status. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the regulatory framework for behavioral health services while ensuring that qualified individuals can provide necessary support.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-307, 37-39-312
HB0076_1(1): 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-307, 37-39-312
HB0076_1(2): 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-307, 37-39-312
HB0076_1(3): 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-307, 37-39-312
HB0076_1(4): 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-307, 37-39-312
HB0076_1(5): 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-307, 37-39-312
HB0076_1(6): 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-307, 37-39-312
HB0076_1(7): 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-307, 37-39-312
HB0076_1: 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-307, 37-39-312
HB0076_2(1): 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-307, 37-39-312
HB0076_2(10): 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-307, 37-39-312
HB0076_2(11): 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-307, 37-39-312
HB0076_2(2): 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-307, 37-39-312
HB0076_2(3): 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-307, 37-39-312
HB0076_2(4): 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-307, 37-39-312
HB0076_2(5): 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-307, 37-39-312
HB0076_2(6): 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-307, 37-39-312
HB0076_2(7): 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-307, 37-39-312
HB0076_2(8): 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-307, 37-39-312
HB0076_2(9): 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-307, 37-39-312
HB0076_2: 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-307, 37-39-312
HB0076_X: 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-307, 37-39-312