House Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to revise laws related to chiropractic practitioners in Montana by establishing a prescriptive authority license endorsement for chiropractors. This endorsement allows licensed chiropractors to prescribe a limited formulary of noncontrolled, nonscheduled drugs, including over-the-counter analgesics, muscle relaxants, and topical anti-inflammatories, for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes related to musculoskeletal treatment and pain. The bill outlines the application process for this endorsement, including the assessment of a license fee and the educational qualifications required, while also granting the Board of Chiropractors the authority to adopt necessary rules for implementation.

Additionally, the bill amends existing definitions and rights governing chiropractic practice. It modifies the definition of "chiropractic" to include the prescription and administration of natural agents for healing, while explicitly stating that invasive procedures and the use of controlled drugs remain outside the scope of chiropractic practice unless authorized by the new prescriptive authority. The amendments also clarify that chiropractors may use the title "Doctor" but must not imply they are medical doctors or surgeons. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance patient care by allowing chiropractors to provide more comprehensive treatment options without the need for patients to seek prescriptions from other healthcare providers.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 37-12-101, 37-12-104, 37-12-201
HB0929_1(1): 37-12-101, 37-12-104, 37-12-201
HB0929_1(2): 37-12-101, 37-12-104, 37-12-201
HB0929_1(3): 37-12-101, 37-12-104, 37-12-201
HB0929_1(4): 37-12-101, 37-12-104, 37-12-201
HB0929_1(5): 37-12-101, 37-12-104, 37-12-201
HB0929_1(6): 37-12-101, 37-12-104, 37-12-201
HB0929_1(7): 37-12-101, 37-12-104, 37-12-201
HB0929_1(8): 37-12-101, 37-12-104, 37-12-201
HB0929_1(9): 37-12-101, 37-12-104, 37-12-201
HB0929_1: 37-12-101, 37-12-104, 37-12-201