House Bill No. [insert bill number] proposes the establishment of a Board of Allied Health Care Professionals, which will oversee the licensing and regulation of clinical laboratory science practitioners, radiologic technologists, and respiratory care practitioners. The bill includes the insertion of the term "ALLIED" in place of "FACILITY" in various sections, reflecting a broader scope of health care professionals under the board's jurisdiction. The board will consist of seven members, including two representatives from each of the three professions and one public member, and will be responsible for administering, coordinating, and enforcing relevant provisions of the law.

Additionally, the bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to align with the new board's structure and responsibilities, while repealing outdated sections related to the previous boards for radiologic technologists, respiratory care practitioners, and clinical laboratory science practitioners. The bill also provides for rulemaking authority, definitions, and organizational duties for the new board. It is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and includes provisions for the transition of existing rights and duties under the new framework.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 37-14-102, 37-14-305, 37-14-322, 37-28-102, 37-28-202, 37-34-103, 37-34-305
HB0502_1(1): 37-14-102, 37-14-305, 37-14-322, 37-28-102, 37-28-202, 37-34-103, 37-34-305
HB0502_1(2): 37-14-102, 37-14-305, 37-14-322, 37-28-102, 37-28-202, 37-34-103, 37-34-305
HB0502_1(3): 37-14-102, 37-14-305, 37-14-322, 37-28-102, 37-28-202, 37-34-103, 37-34-305
HB0502_1(4): 37-14-102, 37-14-305, 37-14-322, 37-28-102, 37-28-202, 37-34-103, 37-34-305
HB0502_1(5): 37-14-102, 37-14-305, 37-14-322, 37-28-102, 37-28-202, 37-34-103, 37-34-305
HB0502_1(6): 37-14-102, 37-14-305, 37-14-322, 37-28-102, 37-28-202, 37-34-103, 37-34-305
HB0502_1(7): 37-14-102, 37-14-305, 37-14-322, 37-28-102, 37-28-202, 37-34-103, 37-34-305
HB0502_1: 37-14-102, 37-14-305, 37-14-322, 37-28-102, 37-28-202, 37-34-103, 37-34-305
HB0502_2(1): 37-14-102, 37-14-305, 37-14-322, 37-28-102, 37-28-202, 37-34-103, 37-34-305
HB0502_2(2): 37-14-102, 37-14-305, 37-14-322, 37-28-102, 37-28-202, 37-34-103, 37-34-305
HB0502_2(3): 37-14-102, 37-14-305, 37-14-322, 37-28-102, 37-28-202, 37-34-103, 37-34-305
HB0502_2(4): 37-14-102, 37-14-305, 37-14-322, 37-28-102, 37-28-202, 37-34-103, 37-34-305
HB0502_2(5): 37-14-102, 37-14-305, 37-14-322, 37-28-102, 37-28-202, 37-34-103, 37-34-305
HB0502_2(6): 37-14-102, 37-14-305, 37-14-322, 37-28-102, 37-28-202, 37-34-103, 37-34-305
HB0502_2(7): 37-14-102, 37-14-305, 37-14-322, 37-28-102, 37-28-202, 37-34-103, 37-34-305
HB0502_2(8): 37-14-102, 37-14-305, 37-14-322, 37-28-102, 37-28-202, 37-34-103, 37-34-305
HB0502_2: 37-14-102, 37-14-305, 37-14-322, 37-28-102, 37-28-202, 37-34-103, 37-34-305