House Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to revise laws related to chiropractic practitioners in Montana by establishing a new license endorsement for prescriptive authority. This endorsement allows chiropractors to prescribe certain controlled drugs for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, including skeletal muscle relaxants and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The bill outlines the requirements for obtaining this endorsement, including educational qualifications and adherence to protocols for drug procurement and disposal. Additionally, it specifies that chiropractors who do not obtain this endorsement 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 and specifies that chiropractors with the endorsement may prescribe controlled substances, while those without it may not. Furthermore, the Montana Medicaid program will now include chiropractic services provided by licensed practitioners, expanding access to care for eligible individuals. The bill grants rulemaking authority to the board of chiropractors to implement these changes effectively.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 37-12-101, 37-12-104, 37-12-201, 53-6-101
HB0500_1(1): 37-12-101, 37-12-104, 37-12-201, 53-6-101
HB0500_1(2): 37-12-101, 37-12-104, 37-12-201, 53-6-101
HB0500_1(3): 37-12-101, 37-12-104, 37-12-201, 53-6-101
HB0500_1(4): 37-12-101, 37-12-104, 37-12-201, 53-6-101
HB0500_1(5): 37-12-101, 37-12-104, 37-12-201, 53-6-101
HB0500_1: 37-12-101, 37-12-104, 37-12-201, 53-6-101
HB0500_2(1): 37-12-101, 37-12-104, 37-12-201, 53-6-101
HB0500_2(10): 37-12-101, 37-12-104, 37-12-201, 53-6-101
HB0500_2(2): 37-12-101, 37-12-104, 37-12-201, 53-6-101
HB0500_2(3): 37-12-101, 37-12-104, 37-12-201, 53-6-101
HB0500_2(4): 37-12-101, 37-12-104, 37-12-201, 53-6-101
HB0500_2(5): 37-12-101, 37-12-104, 37-12-201, 53-6-101
HB0500_2(6): 37-12-101, 37-12-104, 37-12-201, 53-6-101
HB0500_2(7): 37-12-101, 37-12-104, 37-12-201, 53-6-101
HB0500_2(8): 37-12-101, 37-12-104, 37-12-201, 53-6-101
HB0500_2(9): 37-12-101, 37-12-104, 37-12-201, 53-6-101
HB0500_2: 37-12-101, 37-12-104, 37-12-201, 53-6-101