AN ACT to create and enact a new chapter to title 4.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to participation in the United States swine health improvement plan by the agriculture commissioner.

SB 2085 requires North Dakota's agriculture commissioner to participate in the U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan, a federal program focused on preventing and controlling swine diseases. The bill directly affects North Dakota's swine industry and state agricultural operations by mandating coordination with this national initiative. It creates new legal procedures for the commissioner to align state efforts with federal health standards, including reporting and collaboration requirements. The law became effective after Governor approval on March 17, 2025.