This bill establishes a framework for the licensing and regulation of community health workers in Montana, aiming to ensure 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 includes definitions of key terms, such as "licensed community health worker," and grants the Department of Labor and Industry the authority to adopt necessary rules for implementation. It also specifies the licensing requirements, including age, completion of a training program, and supervised experience, while allowing for certain exceptions.

Additionally, the bill amends existing legal language in sections 37-1-401 and 53-6-101 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). Notably, it removes references to specific sections and replaces them with a singular reference to "sections 1 through 5," indicating a consolidation of the new regulations. The bill also introduces provisions for reimbursement authority by the Department of Public Health and Human Services for services provided by community health workers, along with the establishment of license fees. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the role of community health workers in the healthcare system while ensuring they 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(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: 37-1-401