HB686

Generally revising laws related to physician assistants

Complete·5/13/25

Montana HB686 revises laws related to physician assistants, transitioning their licensing to the Department of Labor and Industry.

Montana HB686 makes several changes to the state's laws governing physician assistants. It revises the composition of the Montana state board of medical examiners, reducing its size and altering its membership. The bill also shifts the responsibility for physician assistant licensing from the board to the Department of Labor and Industry. It outlines the requirements for physician assistants to obtain and renew their licenses, including fees and collaborative agreements with licensed physicians or physician assistants.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

94 Yea

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5 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 24, 2025

8:30 AM

Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs Hearing

Feb 28, 2025

7:00 AM

House Business and Labor Hearing

History

May 19, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 13, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

May 7, 2025

House

(H) Transmitted to Governor