March 7, 2025. The House Bill 500 in the Montana legislature to expand the scope of practice to include drug prescribing has failed (a second) Third Reading in the Montana House – By a Single Vote. This is a victory….ICA and our members across the state have been actively the phones, text messages and emails to the entire Body….Not only did we share our testimony but the important letters from three our colleges opposing the legislation – Palmer, Life West and Sherman as well as the public comments from our incoming CEO, Dr. Edwin Cordero.

There was a slight amendment to the bill that was intended to sway members, but the continued engagement over the last 24 hours brought us victory.

This issue to expand scope in prescribing is popping in other states and we as community must work together protect the profession. Thank you one and all who participating in this activity. Montana is safe for now…