MontanaSB 22769th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Senate

Revise laws related to board seals and responsibilities

Sponsored By: Wendy McKamey (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Labor and EmploymentState Government

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Professional licenses no longer need board seals

The law removes the rule that many licensing boards must use a board seal. Licenses and certified records are valid without a seal, including for county or city licensing checks. Veterinary licenses now require signatures from the board president and secretary-treasurer instead of a seal. This applies across many fields, like medicine, optometry, acupuncture, speech and hearing, and veterinary medicine.

Limits on speech and hearing board enforcement

The speech-language pathology and audiology board no longer has authority to start prosecutions by filing with a county attorney. The board also cannot pay prosecution costs under that chapter. This narrows how the board enforces violations of its laws.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Wendy McKamey
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

Terry Nelson
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 295 • No: 4

House vote • 4/11/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 98 • No: 1

House vote • 4/10/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 99 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/1/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 49 • No: 1

Senate vote • 2/28/2025