MT HB850

Creates a new state license for community health workers, defined as frontline public health workers who provide outreach, maternity support, service navigation, coaching, cultural mediation, education, advocacy, and informal counseling in their communities

Requires applicants to be at least 18 years old, complete a community health worker training program (including federal Indian Health Service or tribal programs), and fulfill supervised experience hours determined by the Department of Labor and Industry

Exempts government employees, volunteers, members of other licensed professions, and business employees serving only their employer from the licensing requirement

Grants the Department of Labor and Industry rulemaking authority to establish curriculum standards, license endorsements, and supervision requirements

Amends Montana Code to add licensed community health workers to the list of professions regulated by the department under uniform licensing provisions