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MT HB143

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jodee Etchart

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that physician assistants (PAs) can only serve as treating physicians in workers' compensation cases when no other physician is located in the area
  • Allows PAs licensed under Montana Title 37, chapter 20 to serve as treating physicians and conduct impairment evaluations regardless of proximity to other medical providers
  • Amends sections 39-71-116 (definitions) and 39-71-711 (impairment evaluation ratings) of the Montana Code Annotated
  • Effective immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Revise definition of treating physician to include physician assistants without regard to proximity of other providers

Health

Last Action

Chapter Number Assigned

4/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare, and Safety2/13/2025
Business & Labor1/9/2025

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