This bill aims to revise the laws governing 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 will now be recognized under the law. The bill also clarifies definitions related to behavioral health practices and expands the scope of practice to include family peer support, which involves providing guidance and advocacy to caregivers of children with significant health needs.

Notably, the bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), including the addition of new definitions and the transition from licensure to certification for peer support specialists. It specifies that candidates for certification must have personal experience related to the support they provide and complete an approved training program. Additionally, the bill includes a provision that allows members of the clergy 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 essential support to those in need.

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