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MontanaSB 10969th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)SenateWALLET

Revise workers' compensation definition of treating physician to include physical therapists

Sponsored By: Greg Hertz (Republican)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Physical therapists can lead workers' comp care

If you have a compensable work injury, a licensed physical therapist can serve as your treating physician. The treating physician manages and coordinates your medical care. The therapist must be licensed in Montana under Title 37, chapter 11, and be primarily responsible for your care. Insurers, employers, and claims administrators must recognize this role, subject to section 39-71-1101.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Greg Hertz

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Courtenay Sprunger

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 295 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/27/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 99 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/26/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 99 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/18/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 50 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/15/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 47 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter Number Assigned

    4/17/2025Senate

  2. Signed by Governor

    4/16/2025Senate

  3. Transmitted to Governor

    4/8/2025Senate

  4. Signed by Speaker

    4/8/2025House

  5. Signed by President

    4/2/2025Senate

  6. Returned from Enrolling

    3/28/2025Senate

  7. Sent to Enrolling

    3/27/2025Senate

  8. 3rd Reading Concurred

    3/27/2025House

  9. 2nd Reading Concurred

    3/26/2025House

  10. Committee Report--Bill Concurred

    3/21/2025House

  11. Committee Executive Action--Bill Concurred

    3/21/2025House

  12. Hearing

    3/6/2025House

  13. Fiscal Note Printed

    3/1/2025Senate

  14. Fiscal Note Unsigned

    2/26/2025Senate

  15. Fiscal Note Received

    2/26/2025Senate

  16. First Reading

    2/19/2025House

  17. Referred to Committee

    2/19/2025House

  18. Fiscal Note Requested

    2/19/2025House

  19. Transmitted to House

    2/18/2025Senate

  20. 3rd Reading Passed

    2/18/2025Senate

  21. 2nd Reading Passed

    2/15/2025Senate

  22. Committee Report--Bill Passed

    1/30/2025Senate

  23. Committee Executive Action--Bill Passed

    1/29/2025Senate

  24. Hearing

    1/21/2025Senate

  25. Referred to Committee

    1/14/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    4/15/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/8/2025

    PDF

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