MontanaHB 50269th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)House

Establish board of facility health care professionals

Sponsored By: Greg Oblander (Republican)

Signed by Governor

HealthProfessions and Occupations GenerallyRule MakingRevenue, State

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Allied health licensing: clearer rules, fewer fees

Beginning January 1, 2026, licensing steps change for clinical lab, radiology, and respiratory care. Clinical laboratory: the department must issue a license when you meet qualifications, and the old application fee in that subsection is removed. Radiologic technology: the board issues a license or permit when you meet chapter requirements, and the old nonrefundable licensing fee in that issuance subsection is removed. Respiratory care: no application fee in that subsection. You must finish high school or equivalent, complete an accredited respiratory care program, and pass a board‑approved exam (such as NBRC). Other board‑set fees can still apply.

More inspections for radiology compliance

Beginning January 1, 2026, three agencies can inspect radiology practices for compliance. The Board, the Department of Labor and Industry, and Public Health and Human Services can run inspections. More oversight helps protect patients and workers.

New board oversees allied health licenses

The law creates one Board of Allied Health Care Professionals in the Department of Labor and Industry. It has seven members: two clinical lab scientists, two radiologic technologists, two respiratory therapists, and one public member. The board sets rules and fees and oversees clinical lab science, radiologic technology, and respiratory care. The department issues and renews licenses when applicants meet the board’s criteria. Beginning January 1, 2026, this board replaces the prior separate boards.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Greg Oblander
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Josh Kassmier
Republican • Senate
Susan Webber
Democrat • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 294 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/11/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 48 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/10/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 50 • No: 0

House vote • 3/29/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 96 • No: 0

House vote • 3/28/2025