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MontanaHB 43869th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)House

Establishing a board of physical, rehabilitative, and developmental healthcare professionals

Sponsored By: Ed Buttrey (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

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Athletic trainers: new steps and temp license

To get an athletic trainer license, you must show a CAATE-accredited degree or an accepted equivalent. You must submit at least two clinical supervisor recommendation letters and disclose any criminal convictions or discipline. The board can issue a temporary license for 90 days, or until board action, if you meet education and document rules but not the exam, or if you hold a valid out-of-state license or accepted certification. These rules take effect January 1, 2026.

New license rules and fees for rehab professionals

Beginning January 1, 2026, the new board sets who qualifies for licenses and what proof is needed. It adopts application, exam, first license, and renewal fees under state fee rules. The Department of Labor and Industry issues and renews licenses for people who meet the board’s rules. Fees and requirements are set by the board, not listed in law.

Single board oversees rehab and therapy jobs

The law creates one board inside the Department of Labor and Industry. It oversees athletic trainers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and audiologists. It replaces the separate old boards. Starting January 1, 2026, all licensing and oversight run through the new board, and state laws now name this board. If you are licensed or applying, your contact point and rules move to the new board.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Ed Buttrey

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Josh Kassmier

    Republican • Senate

  • Sara Novak

    Democrat • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 292 • No: 5

Senate vote • 4/11/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 45 • No: 3

Senate vote • 4/10/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 48 • No: 2

House vote • 2/20/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 99 • No: 0

House vote • 2/19/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 100 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter Number Assigned

    5/5/2025House

  2. Signed by Governor

    5/1/2025House

  3. Transmitted to Governor

    4/25/2025House

  4. Signed by President

    4/25/2025Senate

  5. Signed by Speaker

    4/23/2025House

  6. Returned from Enrolling

    4/16/2025House

  7. Sent to Enrolling

    4/11/2025House

  8. 3rd Reading

    4/11/2025Senate

  9. 2nd Reading

    4/10/2025Senate

  10. Committee Report

    3/20/2025Senate

  11. Committee Executive Action

    3/19/2025Senate

  12. Hearing

    3/15/2025Senate

  13. Hearing

    3/7/2025Senate

  14. Referred to Committee

    3/1/2025Senate

  15. 1st Reading

    2/21/2025Senate

  16. Transmitted to Senate

    2/20/2025House

  17. 3rd Reading

    2/20/2025House

  18. 2nd Reading

    2/19/2025House

  19. Committee Report

    2/17/2025House

  20. Fiscal Note Printed

    2/14/2025House

  21. Fiscal Note Signed

    2/14/2025House

  22. Fiscal Note Received

    2/14/2025House

  23. Committee Executive Action

    2/14/2025House

  24. Committee Executive Action

    2/14/2025House

  25. Hearing

    2/10/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    4/15/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    2/7/2025

    PDF

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