The bill amends Section 28-2-724 of the Montana Code Annotated to expand the prohibition of contracts that restrict the practice of health care providers to include licensed physicians of all specialties. It specifies that contracts cannot limit a health care provider's right to practice, treat patients, or solicit patients after the termination of their professional relationship. The bill also clarifies that the restrictions apply to various licensed health care providers, including psychologists, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, among others.

Additionally, the bill introduces exceptions to the prohibition, specifically for contracts related to the sale and purchase of a practice or repayment provisions for financial assistance given to physicians, such as loans or signing bonuses. The effective date of the bill is set for January 1, 2026, and it will apply to contracts made or renewed on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 28-2-724
HB0620_1(1): 28-2-724
HB0620_1(2): 28-2-724
HB0620_1(3): 28-2-724
HB0620_1(4): 28-2-724
HB0620_1(5): 28-2-724
HB0620_1(6): 28-2-724
HB0620_1(7): 28-2-724
HB0620_1(8): 28-2-724
HB0620_1: 28-2-724
HB0620_2(1): 28-2-724
HB0620_2(2): 28-2-724
HB0620_2(3): 28-2-724
HB0620_2(4): 28-2-724
HB0620_2(5): 28-2-724
HB0620_2: 28-2-724
HB0620_X(1): 28-2-724
HB0620_X(10): 28-2-724
HB0620_X(11): 28-2-724
HB0620_X(12): 28-2-724
HB0620_X(13): 28-2-724
HB0620_X(14): 28-2-724
HB0620_X(2): 28-2-724
HB0620_X(3): 28-2-724
HB0620_X(4): 28-2-724
HB0620_X(5): 28-2-724
HB0620_X(6): 28-2-724
HB0620_X(7): 28-2-724
HB0620_X(8): 28-2-724
HB0620_X(9): 28-2-724
HB0620_X: 28-2-724