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MontanaHB 58469th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)House

Revising laws related to dental anesthesia inspections

Sponsored By: Ed Buttrey (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Health Care ServicesProfessions and Occupations A-DRule MakingRevenue, State

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Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Dentists now need anesthesia permits and inspections

Dentists must get a Board permit before giving deep sedation, general anesthesia, or moderate sedation. Each site needs an initial inspection by a Board‑appointed inspector. Reinspections occur at intervals no longer than 5 years. The Board gives at least 30 days’ notice and the inspector’s name. A temporary permit is available after you apply and pay the initial inspection fee; it lasts up to 120 days or until the inspection is done and can be extended. The Board also charges application, renewal, and inspection fees that match its costs.

New training and equipment rules for dental sedation

The Board of Dentistry sets minimum training, continuing education, and experience for giving deep, general, moderate, and minimal sedation. It sets the required equipment, supplies, and drugs for facilities that provide deep, general, or moderate sedation. The Board may also set basic gear rules when using nitrous oxide or oxygen alone, or with a single oral sedative. It establishes inspection timelines and fee structures by rule.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Ed Buttrey

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Gregg Hunter

    Republican • Senate

  • Josh Kassmier

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 278 • No: 17

Senate vote • 4/22/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 41 • No: 8

Senate vote • 4/18/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 40 • No: 9

House vote • 4/5/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 97 • No: 0

House vote • 4/3/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 100 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter Number Assigned

    5/19/2025House

  2. Signed by Governor

    5/13/2025House

  3. Transmitted to Governor

    5/7/2025House

  4. Signed by President

    5/6/2025Senate

  5. Signed by Speaker

    5/2/2025House

  6. Returned from Enrolling

    4/25/2025House

  7. Sent to Enrolling

    4/22/2025House

  8. 3rd Reading

    4/22/2025Senate

  9. 2nd Reading

    4/18/2025Senate

  10. Committee Report

    4/16/2025Senate

  11. Committee Executive Action

    4/16/2025Senate

  12. Hearing

    4/15/2025Senate

  13. Hearing

    4/9/2025Senate

  14. Hearing

    4/7/2025Senate

  15. Referred to Committee

    4/7/2025Senate

  16. 1st Reading

    4/7/2025Senate

  17. Transmitted to Senate

    4/5/2025House

  18. 3rd Reading

    4/5/2025House

  19. 2nd Reading

    4/3/2025House

  20. Committee Report

    4/1/2025House

  21. Committee Executive Action

    4/1/2025House

  22. Hearing

    3/17/2025House

  23. Fiscal Note Printed

    2/27/2025House

  24. Fiscal Note Signed

    2/26/2025House

  25. Fiscal Note Received

    2/26/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    4/23/2025

    PDF

  • As Amended (Version 2)

    4/2/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    2/19/2025

    PDF

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