This bill establishes a framework for the licensing and regulation of community health workers in Montana, aimed at ensuring their ethical and professional practice. It outlines the purpose of the legislation, which is to promote public health, safety, and welfare by setting standards for qualification, education, training, and experience for community health workers. The bill defines a "licensed community health worker" and grants the Department of Labor and Industry the authority to adopt necessary rules for implementation, including reviewing training curricula and establishing license endorsements based on additional education.

Additionally, the bill specifies the licensing requirements for community health workers, including age, completion of a training program, and supervised experience. It allows for exceptions to these requirements based on prior training or experience. The bill also amends existing legal language in sections 37-1-401 and 53-6-101 of the Montana Code Annotated, removing outdated provisions and clarifying the definitions and regulations surrounding licensing programs without boards. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the quality of community health services and ensure that practitioners meet established professional standards.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 37-1-401, 53-6-101
HB0850_1(1): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
HB0850_1(2): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
HB0850_1(3): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
HB0850_1(4): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
HB0850_1(5): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
HB0850_1(6): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
HB0850_1(7): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
HB0850_1(8): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
HB0850_1(9): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
HB0850_1: 37-1-401, 53-6-101
HB0850_2(1): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
HB0850_2(10): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
HB0850_2(11): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
HB0850_2(2): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
HB0850_2(3): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
HB0850_2(4): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
HB0850_2(5): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
HB0850_2(6): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
HB0850_2(7): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
HB0850_2(8): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
HB0850_2(9): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
HB0850_2: 37-1-401, 53-6-101
HB0850_3(1): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
HB0850_3(10): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
HB0850_3(2): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
HB0850_3(3): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
HB0850_3(4): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
HB0850_3(5): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
HB0850_3(6): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
HB0850_3(7): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
HB0850_3(8): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
HB0850_3(9): 37-1-401, 53-6-101
HB0850_3: 37-1-401, 53-6-101
HB0850_X(1): 37-1-401
HB0850_X(10): 37-1-401
HB0850_X(2): 37-1-401
HB0850_X(3): 37-1-401
HB0850_X(4): 37-1-401
HB0850_X(5): 37-1-401
HB0850_X(6): 37-1-401
HB0850_X(7): 37-1-401
HB0850_X(8): 37-1-401
HB0850_X(9): 37-1-401
HB0850_X: 37-1-401