# Montana HB 414: Revise laws related to licensing applications Montana HB 414, Revise laws related to licensing applications, is a 69th Legislature, Regular Session (2025) House bill sponsored by Jodee Etchart (Republican); status signed, last action 2025-05-05 (Chapter Number Assigned); PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-12). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MT-HB414-2025 - As of: 2026-10-12 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: Montana HB 414 - State: Montana - Session: 69th Legislature, Regular Session (2025) - Title: Revise laws related to licensing applications - Status: signed - Chamber: House - Introduced: 2025-02-06 - Last action: 2025-05-05, Chapter Number Assigned - Sponsor: Jodee Etchart (Republican) - Cosponsors: 2 - Subjects: Professions and Occupations Generally, Health, Safety, Education - Teachers - Touches household money: yes - Roll calls: 4 (292 yes, 3 no in all) - Economic provisions PRIA read: 21 ## Summary No summary available. ## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read - Provisional licenses for new psychologists: benefit, medium. If you finished the education for psychology licensure but not the postdoctoral hours, you can get a provisional license. You must practice under an approved supervision plan set by the board. - Provisional licenses for sanitarians-in-training: benefit, medium. You can get a provisional sanitarian license while you finish required schooling. The department issues full registration after you meet standards and pass the exam. - Provisional path for foreign-trained PTs: benefit, medium. A board‑approved agency reviews foreign transcripts. If the review and the board find your credits equal to Montana standards, you can get a provisional physical therapist license before the exam. - Easier licensing for athletic trainers: benefit, low. You do not have to take the department’s exam if you have a current out‑of‑state license with equal standards or hold certification from an organization the National Commission for Certifying Agencies recognizes. - Six-month provisional permits for elevator inspectors: benefit, low. An uncertified elevator inspector can work under a provisional permit for up to 6 months with supervision by certified personnel. The permit follows department rules. - Temporary permits for out-of-state appraisers: benefit, low. If you are a licensed or certified appraiser in another state and in good standing, you can get a temporary practice permit in Montana. You must register with the board and your standing must be verified on the national registry. The permit follows federal policy under Title XI of FIRREA. - License discipline after three relapses: cost, high. A licensing board must discipline a license if the person is in a medical assistance program under chapter 3, 4, 7, or 8 and returns to a prohibited substance on three separate occasions during the contract period. The rule applies during the program contract. This does not change an employer’s rig… - Stricter limits on temporary health practice: cost, medium. Nurses on a provisional license who are waiting for exam results may practice only under on-site supervision by an assigned registered nurse, physician, dentist, osteopath, or podiatrist. Advanced practice nurses may practice in a field only after the board approves a certificate based on national… - No second temp permit for electricians: cost, medium. If you fail the electrician exam, you cannot get a second temporary practice permit. You must apply on department forms, pay the board-set fee, follow board rules, and pass the exam to get a permanent license. - Stricter licensing for genetic counselors: cost, medium. You must apply, pay the fee, and show American Board of Genetic Counseling certification. Licenses last as set by rule and renew only after filing a renewal application and paying the renewal fee. The department can deny a license for serious misconduct or false statements on the application. - New trust account fines for brokers and managers: cost, medium. Department staff can cite property managers and brokers for trust-account violations. Each cited violation is $1,000 for property managers and $50 for brokers. You have 5 business days to pay or file a written dispute. Refusing to sign a citation without disputing is unprofessional conduct. Collect… - Tighter rules for mortuaries and crematories: cost, medium. Temporary permits to operate a mortuary or crematory before initial inspection are removed. A mortuary license can move to a new facility only when the old site closes and the new site opens, and the new site must pass inspection. The board may inspect mortuaries during business hours. The board se… - Old temporary license routes ended: cost, medium. The law repeals several statutes that allowed temporary or provisional practice in different professions, such as out-of-state volunteer dentists, apprentice or provisional licenses, and temporary elevator licenses. These specific temporary permits and licenses are no longer available. People who r… - No temporary permits for euthanasia techs: cost, low. The board no longer issues temporary permits for euthanasia technicians. It still issues, renews, and can discipline certifications for technicians and certified agencies. - New inspection fee for crematories: cost, low. Any new crematory must pay an initial inspection fee set by the board. The fee must be included with the license application. The law does not set the dollar amount. - Faster licensing and background checks for workers: mixed, medium. The department can give a provisional license when only one or a few items are still pending, like an exam or an inspection. Screening panels review nonroutine applications and can propose restrictions or denial; you must request a hearing or the proposal becomes final. Out-of-state licensees can r… - New duties and permits for x-ray staff: mixed, medium. Licensed radiologic technologists can inject IV contrast and radioactive isotopes for diagnostic tests when a licensed practitioner directs the test. Intra-arterial injections are not allowed, and ACLS‑trained staff must be immediately available when contrast is used. Limited-permit holders and unl… - New rules for direct-entry midwives: mixed, medium. To be licensed, you must be 21 or older, have a high school diploma, finish board-approved training, and keep CPR and neonatal resuscitation current. You must show 100 prenatal exams, 40 births observed, and 25 births as the primary attendant, with at least 15 that include continuous care. If you c… - Stronger rules for private security licenses: mixed, medium. Applicants for private security roles must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or equivalent, meet character standards, and complete required training, experience, and exams. Applicants must submit fingerprints for DOJ and FBI background checks. A provisional license is available for private… - New salon and instructor licensing rules: mixed, medium. Teacher licenses now require 12 straight months of practice, a board‑approved teacher course diploma, and passing the exam. If you have 3+ years of practice and the license, you can get a 2‑year, nonrenewable provisional teaching license while you finish coursework. Salons and shops now use provisi… - Funding check before boards expand programs: mixed, low. Before a licensing board expands a program, it must consult the department to confirm it has enough money and appropriation authority. A board may not expand the program without adequate funds and approval. For sanitarians, the department may adopt registration and training rules as it considers ne… ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Sponsor: Jodee Etchart (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Gregg Hunter (Republican), Senate - Cosponsor: Steve Fitzpatrick (Republican), House ## Roll call votes | Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2025-04-11 | Senate | Do Concur | pass | 46 | 2 | | | 2025-04-10 | Senate | Do Concur | pass | 48 | 1 | | | 2025-02-24 | House | Do Pass | pass | 99 | 0 | | | 2025-02-22 | House | Do Pass | pass | 99 | 0 | | ## Actions (27) - 2025-05-05: Chapter Number Assigned (House) - 2025-05-01: Signed by Governor (House) - 2025-04-25: Transmitted to Governor (House) - 2025-04-25: Signed by President (Senate) - 2025-04-23: Signed by Speaker (House) - 2025-04-15: Returned from Enrolling (House) - 2025-04-11: Sent to Enrolling (House) - 2025-04-11: 3rd Reading (Senate) - 2025-04-10: 2nd Reading (Senate) - 2025-03-25: Committee Report (Senate) - 2025-03-25: Committee Executive Action (Senate) - 2025-03-15: Hearing (Senate) - 2025-03-06: Hearing (Senate) - 2025-03-03: Referred to Committee (Senate) - 2025-02-24: Transmitted to Senate (House) - 2025-02-24: 3rd Reading (House) - 2025-02-22: 2nd Reading (House) - 2025-02-20: Committee Report (House) - 2025-02-20: Committee Executive Action (House) - 2025-02-13: Fiscal Note Printed (House) - 2025-02-12: Fiscal Note Signed (House) - 2025-02-12: Fiscal Note Received (House) - 2025-02-10: Hearing (House) - 2025-02-07: 1st Reading (House) - 2025-02-07: Referred to Committee (House) - 2025-02-06: Fiscal Note Requested (House) - 2025-02-06: Introduced (House) ## Bill text - Enrolled, 2025-04-15: [PDF](https://docs.legmt.gov/download-ticket?ticketId=24da20a1-0ddc-4cf2-b579-2985e1c0ef71) - Introduced, 2025-02-06: [PDF](https://docs.legmt.gov/download-ticket?ticketId=88ccf39b-f3bf-4c3d-bfb2-9999cab4207d) ## Related bills - SB 437: Revise definition of sex in Montana law (signed) - HB 831: Increase elderly homeowner and renter income tax credit (vetoed) - HB 628: Revise early literacy targeted intervention laws (vetoed) - SB 410: Provide for Montana genomic security act (vetoed) - SB 422: Generally revise laws relating to insurance coverage relating to cancer (vetoed) - SB 424: Revising the disabled veteran property tax assistance program (vetoed) ## Sources - [Enrolled (PDF)](https://docs.legmt.gov/download-ticket?ticketId=24da20a1-0ddc-4cf2-b579-2985e1c0ef71) - [Introduced (PDF)](https://docs.legmt.gov/download-ticket?ticketId=88ccf39b-f3bf-4c3d-bfb2-9999cab4207d) ## Related - [SB 437: Revise definition of sex in Montana law](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MT-SB437-2025) - [HB 831: Increase elderly homeowner and renter income tax credit](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MT-HB831-2025) - [HB 628: Revise early literacy targeted intervention laws](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MT-HB628-2025) - [SB 410: Provide for Montana genomic security act](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MT-SB410-2025) - [SB 422: Generally revise laws relating to insurance coverage relating to cancer](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MT-SB422-2025) - [SB 424: Revising the disabled veteran property tax assistance program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MT-SB424-2025) - [Montana bills](https://policyrisk.com/states/montana/bills) - [Montana state hub](https://policyrisk.com/states/montana) - [All state legislation](https://policyrisk.com/state-bills) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MT-HB414-2025 (as of 2026-10-12).