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MT HB183
Bill
Status
Passed
4/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jodee Etchart
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AI Summary
- Montana joins the PA Licensure Compact, an interstate agreement allowing physician assistants with a qualifying license in one participating state to practice in other member states without obtaining additional licenses
- PAs seeking compact privileges must hold current NCCPA certification, have no felony or misdemeanor convictions, no history of controlled substance license revocation, and no adverse actions against their license
- Establishes the PA Licensure Compact Commission as a joint government agency to administer the compact, create rules, maintain a data system tracking licensee information and adverse actions, and collect fees from participating states
- The compact takes effect when seven states enact the legislation, and participating states may withdraw with 180 days notice
- Amends Section 37-20-402, MCA to require fingerprint-based criminal background checks for all PA license applicants and allows the board to require background checks for license renewals
Legislative Description
Enact PA licensure compact
Rule Making
Last Action
Chapter Number Assigned
4/3/2025
Committee Referrals
Business, Labor and Economic Affairs2/11/2025
Business & Labor1/14/2025
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