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LC 302

Generally revise Montana regulatory laws

2025 Regular Session

Montana LC 302 sought a broad overhaul of licensing rules for professions, affecting standards, fees, and oversight— but the draft died in May 2025 with no enacted provisions.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 302

Summary: Montana LC 302 — Generally revise Montana regulatory laws

Overview

  • Bill Number: LC 302
  • Title: Generally revise Montana regulatory laws
  • Subject: Professions and Occupations (Generally)
  • Classification: Bill
  • Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process
  • Introduced: September 24, 2024

LC 302 is a Draft Legislative Council (LC) bill intended to broadly revise Montana’s regulatory framework governing professions and occupations. The public summary above reflects only the information available in the bill record; the text of the bill is not provided here, so specific provisions are not listed.

Legislative history and timeline

  • 2024-09-24: Drafter Assigned
  • 2025-05-22: Draft Died in Process
  • Current status: The draft did not advance and is considered terminated for now; there is no indication of enactment or future reintroduction in this record.

What the bill would do (as inferred from the title)

  • The bill is described as a broad revision of Montana regulatory laws related to professions and occupations.
  • Because the full text is not included, specific provisions, sections, or measures cannot be stated with certainty. Typical elements in broad regulatory-revision bills (in general, not stated here) might include:
    • Updates to licensing standards and qualifications for various professions
    • Changes to scope of practice or authorization to practice for certain occupations
    • Revisions to disciplinary processes, enforcement authority, and due-process procedures
    • Adjustments to licensing fees, application timelines, and renewal cycles
    • Reorganization or consolidation of regulatory boards/agencies
    • Introduction of sunset provisions, performance audits, or modernization of rulemaking
  • Readers should note that these are common themes in broad regulatory reform efforts and may not reflect the actual provisions of LC 302.

Who would be affected

  • Licensed and regulated professionals and occupations in Montana who would be subject to licensing standards, renewals, and disciplinary rules.
  • Regulatory boards and state agencies responsible for administering licensing programs.
  • Applicants for licensure seeking initial credentials or renewals.
  • Current licensees who could experience changes in requirements, fees, or enforcement procedures.
  • Residents and the public indirectly through potential changes in regulatory oversight, consumer protections, and professional accountability.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • The bill was introduced and assigned a drafter on 2024-09-24.
  • The draft died in process on 2025-05-22, indicating it did not advance to committee action or floor vote in its current form.
  • If a future bill seeks to pursue similar reform, it would require reintroduction by a legislator or sponsor and would follow the standard legislative process for Montana (committee hearings, amendments, approvals, and potential enactment).

Bottom line

LC 302 aimed to generally revise Montana’s regulatory laws for professions and occupations but died in process on May 22, 2025. No specific provisions are available in the provided record. If introduced again, it would likely address licensing standards, regulatory processes, and agency structure, with broad implications for professionals, regulatory bodies, and the public.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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