Montana Military Legislation & Policies

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Licensing Compacts (Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact): Montana Governor Signed Final Legislation

Demographic Data

State residents include:

3,756 active-duty service members
1,313 active-duty spouses
2,394 active-duty children
5,731 National Guard and reserve members
2,642 National Guard and reserve spouses
4,309 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2022.

Tammie Perreault

Northwest Regional Liaison

Northwest Region

AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY

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Ms. Perreault became Northwest region liaison in 2018. Prior to joining the DSLO, she worked in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors in public policy development and advocacy. Ms. Perreault is a U.S. Army combat veteran.

State-Specific Progress on State Policy Priorities and Sub-Priorities

See the latest status on legislation and policies being advanced in this state on state policy priorities important to military families. Find quick access to this state’s regional liaison, along with demographic data for the military community in this state.

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Military Spouse Occupational Licensure Access

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Licensing Compacts5/14 Sub-priorities passed

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

02/23/2023HB 409

04/04/2023HB 409

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

04/06/2023SB 214

02/07/2023SB 214

05/02/2023

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact Final Legislation

This legislation enacts the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Compact in the State of Montana.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Cosmetology Licensure Compact

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact

Interstate Massage Therapy Compact

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact

03/03/2023HB 777

04/03/2023HB 777

04/20/2023

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact Final Legislation

This bill enacts the Counseling Compact in Washington State.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Nurse Licensure Compact

05/30/2017

Nurse Licensure Compact Final Legislation

A bill to adopt the enhanced nurse licensure compact in the State of Montana

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

04/07/2023SB155

01/20/2023SB155

05/03/2023

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

This legislation enacts the Occupational Therapy Compact in Montana.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

01/19/2017HB-105

02/09/2017HB-105

02/20/2017

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

The Physical Therapy Compact offers physical therapists and physical therapy assistants a way to practice across the U.S. The Compact is an agreement between States. The practice of physical therapy occurs in the state where the patient/client is located at the time of the patient/client encounter.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Physician Associates Compact

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

Social Work Licensure Compact

Purple Star Schools Program

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08/01/2020

Purple Star Schools Program Final Legislation

The Purple Star School Designation for military-friendly schools recognizes schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military. Schools that earn the award will receive a special Purple Star recognition to display onsite.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Open Enrollment Flexibility

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Child Abuse Identification and Reporting

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01/04/2017

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Final Legislation

Montana Code Annotated 52-1-103 provides authority to the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services to conduct child abuse and neglect investigations. Montana Code Annotated 41-3-205 (3)(a) that specifies the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services can share information with \"military enclaves\" and 41-3-208 that authorizes MT DPHHS to make rules to administer this action. A Memorandum of Understanding is in place between Malmstrom AFB and the State of Montana.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

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Licensure Exemptions for Military Family Child Care Providers

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02/22/2023HB 336

03/21/2023HB 336

04/20/2023

Licensure Exemptions for Military Family Child Care Providers Final Legislation

The State of Montana may not require a state license for a childcare provider or facility that is licensed by a branch of the United States armed forces.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Defining Armed Forces

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03/01/2023HB545

04/13/2023HB545

04/27/2023

Defining Armed Forces Final Legislation

This legislation revises state laws to recognize the creation of the US Space Force.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Military and Family Life Counselor Licensure Waiver

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