SB497

Provide laws related to healthcare provider burnout

Complete·5/12/25

Montana SB497 addresses healthcare provider burnout by establishing a professional wellness program and modifying reporting laws.

Montana SB497 creates a professional wellness program to address career fatigue and wellness in healthcare providers. It allows reporting of health care providers to their respective licensing boards if there is a reasonable belief that the provider is not competent to continue in practice or poses a risk to patients or the public. The bill also provides civil immunity for members or consultants of entities reviewing these programs.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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20 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 27, 2025

8:00 AM

House Business and Labor Hearing

Mar 3, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs Hearing

History

May 16, 2025

Senate

Chapter Number Assigned

May 12, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by Governor

May 5, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Speaker