MT HB414

Department may issue provisional licenses to applicants pending examination passage, completion of supervised experience, facility inspection, verification of out-of-state licensure, or criminal background verification

Licensing boards must grant or deny licenses within 45 calendar days of receiving complete applications and notify applicants within 10 days of any deficiencies

Out-of-state licensed professionals in good standing may practice in Montana up to 21 days per calendar year without state licensure for education, treatment continuity, underserved populations, or specialized care

Screening panels established to review nonroutine license applications and may grant, deny, or restrict licenses with conditions; applicants may request hearings if licenses are not granted

Repeals multiple outdated statutes on temporary permits and consolidates provisional licensing procedures across approximately 35 professional licensing boards and programs