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 fee and the educational qualifications required, as well as the establishment of standard protocols for prescribing. Importantly, obtaining this endorsement is optional for chiropractors, and those who do not apply cannot imply they have prescriptive authority.

The bill also amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to reflect these changes. Notably, it redefines the practice of chiropractic to include the prescription and administration of natural agents for healing, while explicitly excluding invasive procedures and controlled substances unless authorized by the new prescriptive authority. Additionally, the Board of Chiropractors is granted rulemaking authority to implement the prescriptive authority license endorsements and ensure compliance with the new regulations. Overall, this legislation seeks to enhance patient care by allowing chiropractors to provide more comprehensive treatment options without unnecessary delays.

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(10): 37-12-101, 37-12-104, 37-12-201
HB0929_1(11): 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