On Apr. 7, 2025, MT LEG reported that the governor signed HB 197 on revising workers' compensation laws relating to when employee is released to return to work.
On Mar. 21, MT LEG passed bill revising workers' return to work law.
MT LEG passed bill HB 197 on workers' compensation, re release to return to work.
Amends MT INS 39-71-609, re claim denial after payments / termination of benefits.
Claimants released to full duty prior to/on reaching maximum medical improvement.
Temporary total disability benefits may terminate at time/after 14 days written notice.
Legislative History
On Jan. 14, 2025, bill introduced in the House; on Jan. 30, 2025, bill passed in House.
On Jan. 31, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on Mar. 17, 2025, bill passed in Senate.
On Mar. 20, 2025, Senate amendments passed; on Mar. 21, 2025, bill was enrolled.
Effectiveness
If approved, bill HB 197 on workers' compensation becomes effective on Jul. 1, 2025.
Apr. 2025 MT LEG Governor Approval
On Apr. 7, 2025, MT LEG reported that the governor signed HB 197 on revising workers' compensation laws relating to when employee is released to return to work.
Regulators
MT LEG
Entity Types
Ins
Reference
Act, 4/7/2025; Bill HB197, 3/21/2025; Citation: MT INS 39-71-609;
