This bill revises existing laws related to the Board of Behavioral Health in Montana, specifically focusing on the certification and regulation of family peer support specialists. It introduces new certification requirements for these specialists, who will provide support to parents, guardians, and caregivers of children with significant physical, developmental, or behavioral health needs. The bill also includes a licensure exemption for religious officials, allowing them to perform their duties without being licensed by the board, provided they do not misrepresent their status.

Key amendments include the insertion of definitions and requirements for both behavioral health and family peer support specialists, emphasizing the importance of personal experience and recovery in the certification process. The bill specifies that candidates for certification must complete an approved program and outlines the board's responsibility to provide a list of such programs. Additionally, it clarifies that peer support candidates can achieve certification upon completing supervised work experience without the need for an examination. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the regulatory framework for behavioral health practices while ensuring that qualified individuals can provide essential support services.

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(8): 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_4(1): 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-307, 37-39-312
HB0076_4(2): 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-307, 37-39-312
HB0076_4(3): 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-307, 37-39-312
HB0076_4: 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-307, 37-39-312
HB0076_5(1): 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-307, 37-39-312
HB0076_5(2): 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-307, 37-39-312
HB0076_5(3): 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-307, 37-39-312
HB0076_5(4): 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-307, 37-39-312
HB0076_5: 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-307, 37-39-312
HB0076_X(1): 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-307, 37-39-312
HB0076_X(2): 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-307, 37-39-312
HB0076_X(3): 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-307, 37-39-312
HB0076_X(4): 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-312
HB0076_X(5): 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-312
HB0076_X(6): 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-312
HB0076_X(7): 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-312
HB0076_X(8): 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-312
HB0076_X(9): 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-312
HB0076_X: 37-39-101, 37-39-102, 37-39-303, 37-39-307, 37-39-312