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 establishing employment or professional relationships with these providers cannot limit their right to practice after the termination of such relationships. The bill introduces new language clarifying that health care providers may practice in any geographic area and for any period after termination, while also maintaining their rights to treat current patients and establish new provider-patient relationships.

Additionally, the bill expands the list of health care providers covered under this prohibition to include naturopathic physicians, registered professional nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants, while updating the chapters under which various licensed professionals operate. The act is set to 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(10): 28-2-724
HB0198_X(2): 28-2-724
HB0198_X(3): 28-2-724
HB0198_X(4): 28-2-724
HB0198_X(5): 28-2-724
HB0198_X(6): 28-2-724
HB0198_X(7): 28-2-724
HB0198_X(8): 28-2-724
HB0198_X(9): 28-2-724
HB0198_X: 28-2-724