APTA Montana 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up #PTAdvocacy
Montana's 69th Legislative Session
Montana's 69th Legislative Session officially adjourned on April 30th, concluding a dynamic and impactful four months of legislative activity. For APTA Montana, this session was marked by strong advocacy, meaningful progress, and productive collaboration.
We are proud to share that three key bills championed by APTA Montana were passed--each aimed at advancing the profession of physical therapy and improving access to care for Montanans. One additional bill remains in progress, and we continue to advocate for its passage. A full summary of our legislative accomplishments is below.
This session highlighted the power of partnership--between our members, legislative allies, and broader healthcare stakeholders. Your expertise, engagement, and commitment made our advocacy stronger and our voice louder at the Capitol.
Our work was driven by APTA Montana's Legislative Agenda and grounded in our mission to support and advance the physical therapy profession across the state. We're proud of what we accomplished and energized for what lies ahead.
Thank you to all who contributed to this successful session. Together, we are shaping a healthier Montana.
A huge thank you to the many volunteers and advocates whose dedication and testimony are making this success possible! VOLUNTEERS ARE MAKING THIS HAPPEN! Please continue to be willing to help spread the word. Our efforts worked this month, lawmakers tell us they had heard from their voters. We will need to keep this up as we move forward to ensure success of a bill fully becoming a law.
SB 109 Direct Access to PT for the Injured Worker: Read more about what happens next.
HB 438 Consolidation of PT, OT, SLP, and ATC Board
HB 454 PTA Supervision Bill: New frequency of visits (once every 8 visits or once every 30 days, whichever occurs first, is effective immediately).
X HB 585 Medicaid Reimbursement Bill: This bill will put reimbursement for PT at 90% of the physician conversion rate (we are currently at 62%) and it will come with an annual consumer price index increase. APTA MT ran an override veto effort, however, did not receive enough votes.
