The bill amends Section 28-2-724 of the Montana Code Annotated to revise the prohibition on contracts that restrict the practice of certain health care providers. It specifies that contracts cannot limit a health care provider's right to practice or provide services after the termination of their employment or professional relationship. The bill also clarifies that the prohibition applies to various licensed health care providers, including psychiatrists, psychologists, naturopathic physicians, social workers, professional counselors, addiction counselors, marriage and family therapists, behavioral health peer support specialists, registered professional nurses, and physician assistants.

Additionally, the bill updates the language regarding the chapters under Title 37 that govern the licensing of these health care providers, ensuring consistency and clarity. It establishes that the new provisions will take effect immediately upon passage and will apply to contracts made or renewed after the effective date.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 28-2-724
HB0198_1(1): 28-2-724
HB0198_1(2): 28-2-724
HB0198_1(3): 28-2-724
HB0198_1(4): 28-2-724
HB0198_1(5): 28-2-724
HB0198_1(6): 28-2-724
HB0198_1(7): 28-2-724
HB0198_1(8): 28-2-724
HB0198_1: 28-2-724
HB0198_2(1): 28-2-724
HB0198_2(10): 28-2-724
HB0198_2(11): 28-2-724
HB0198_2(12): 28-2-724
HB0198_2(2): 28-2-724
HB0198_2(3): 28-2-724
HB0198_2(4): 28-2-724
HB0198_2(5): 28-2-724
HB0198_2(6): 28-2-724
HB0198_2(7): 28-2-724
HB0198_2(8): 28-2-724
HB0198_2(9): 28-2-724
HB0198_2: 28-2-724
HB0198_3(1): 28-2-724
HB0198_3(10): 28-2-724
HB0198_3(2): 28-2-724
HB0198_3(3): 28-2-724
HB0198_3(4): 28-2-724
HB0198_3(5): 28-2-724
HB0198_3(6): 28-2-724
HB0198_3(7): 28-2-724
HB0198_3(8): 28-2-724
HB0198_3(9): 28-2-724
HB0198_3: 28-2-724
HB0198_X(1): 28-2-724
HB0198_X(2): 28-2-724
HB0198_X(3): 28-2-724
HB0198_X(4): 28-2-724
HB0198_X: 28-2-724