All Roll Calls
Yes: 281 • No: 114
MontanaSB 49769th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Senate
Provide laws related to healthcare provider burnout
Sponsored By: Wendy McKamey (Republican)
Became Law
Health Care ServicesProfessions and Occupations Generally
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Bill Overview
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Limits on board reporting for wellness
No one has to report you to your licensing board just because you join a qualifying wellness program. Reporting is still allowed if someone, acting reasonably and in good faith, believes you are not competent to keep practicing or are a danger to yourself, patients, or the public. Physician and dental reporting laws now follow these wellness privacy rules. Reporting for issues outside the program stays the same.
Wellness program records kept confidential
The law keeps records and notes from qualifying wellness programs private. They are not allowed in civil lawsuits unless a judge, after a private review, finds the proof is not available elsewhere and that extraordinary need outweighs privacy. In licensing cases, an administrative judge can order limited disclosure only after a private review and only if public safety outweighs the person’s privacy. This encourages providers to seek help without fear their program files will be used against them.
Who is covered by wellness protections
The law explains which programs and people get these protections. A qualifying program must focus on career fatigue and wellness, be created or contracted by a statewide health provider association, and be tax‑exempt under 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6). Covered providers include doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, mental and behavioral health workers, and similar licensed professionals. Students in medical and health training programs are covered too.
Immunity and conflict rules for programs
People who review or advise a qualifying wellness program are protected from civil lawsuits for actions taken in that role. At the same time, an active program participant cannot work for the program or own any part of it. The law builds trust in these programs while preventing conflicts of interest.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Wendy McKamey
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Mike Yakawich
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/18/2025
Do Pass
Yes: 30 • No: 20
Senate vote • 4/17/2025
Do Pass
Yes: 33 • No: 16
Senate vote • 4/11/2025
Do Concur
Yes: 77 • No: 22
Senate vote • 4/10/2025
Do Concur
Yes: 83 • No: 15
Senate vote • 3/6/2025
Do Pass
Yes: 30 • No: 20
Senate vote • 3/6/2025
Do Pass
Yes: 28 • No: 21
Actions Timeline
Chapter Number Assigned
5/16/2025SenateSigned by Governor
5/13/2025SenateTransmitted to Governor
5/5/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
5/5/2025HouseSigned by President
4/29/2025SenateReturned from Enrolling
4/24/2025SenateSent to Enrolling
4/22/2025Senate3rd Reading Passed as Amended by House
4/18/2025Senate2nd Reading House Amendments Concurred
4/17/2025SenateReturned to Senate with Amendments
4/11/2025House3rd Reading Concurred
4/11/2025House2nd Reading Concurred
4/10/2025HouseCommittee Report--Bill Concurred as Amended
3/29/2025HouseCommittee Executive Action--Bill Concurred as Amended
3/28/2025HouseHearing
3/17/2025HouseFirst Reading
3/17/2025HouseReferred to Committee
3/17/2025HouseTransmitted to House
3/7/2025Senate3rd Reading Passed
3/6/2025Senate2nd Reading Passed
3/6/2025SenateCommittee Report--Bill Passed
3/4/2025SenateCommittee Executive Action--Bill Passed
3/4/2025SenateHearing
2/28/2025SenateReferred to Committee
2/26/2025SenateFirst Reading
2/26/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
4/22/2025
As Amended (Version 2)
3/29/2025
Introduced
2/25/2025