North Dakota Bills

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1158: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 44-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the exempt status of records related to petitions in possession of the secretary of state.

HB 1158 creates a new exemption for petition records held by North Dakota's Secretary of State. It makes records related to petitions for initiatives or referendums confidential until the Secretary either approves the petition's sufficiency under state law or 35 days pass after receiving the records. This directly affects petitioners and the Secretary of State's office by delaying public access to these documents during the initial review period. The law changes transparency rules but does not alter how petitions are submitted or processed.

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1497: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 50-11.1-21 and section 50-11.1-23 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to age requirements for an approved four-year old program; and eligibility for the best in class program.

HB 1497 amends North Dakota law to adjust age requirements for four-year-old early childhood programs and update eligibility for the "Best in Class" program. It allows school districts to enroll children who turn four by December 1st (instead of August 1st) based on developmental assessments, directly affecting preschool programs and families of young children. To qualify for "Best in Class" designation, programs must meet specific standards including 400+ hours over 32 weeks, 10+ hours of family engagement, and quality benchmarks. The law affects school districts, early childhood providers, and families seeking program access or state-funded recognition.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 28, 2025

SB 2190: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 50-24.1-45 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to medical assistance benefits.

SB 2190 would expand North Dakota's medical assistance program to cover five specific services: family training for behavioral therapy support, dental screenings and assessments, dental case management for special populations (like children, elderly, and medically fragile individuals), asynchronous teledentistry to improve access, and applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapy for behavioral issues. These services would directly affect medical assistance recipients, particularly those with special healthcare needs or in underserved communities. The bill explicitly states these new benefits would not apply to Medicaid expansion programs. The provisions aim to integrate oral health care with general health services and reduce barriers to dental and behavioral support.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 28, 2025

SCR 4027: A concurrent resolution to amend and reenact section 25 of article XI of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to charitable gaming and limitations on the use of gaming proceeds.

SCR 4027 proposes a constitutional amendment to North Dakota's Constitution, specifically amending Section 25 of Article XI. It would prohibit using proceeds from charitable gaming (like raffles or lotteries run by nonprofits) or state lotteries to fund political campaigns, candidates, ballot measures, or political organizations. This directly affects nonprofit groups - such as charities, veterans' organizations, schools, and religious groups - that currently operate games of chance to raise funds for public-spirited causes. The amendment requires voter approval in the 2026 general election to take effect.

passed · North Dakota · House Mar 28, 2025

HB 1395: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 47-16 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to landlords and criminal background checks.

HB 1395 requires landlords in North Dakota to provide prospective tenants with proof of completed criminal, credit, or background checks within seven days of the check. This applies directly to landlords who require such checks as part of the rental application process and affects renters who pay application fees. If landlords fail to provide this proof on time, they must refund all fees paid by the prospective tenant. The bill, which failed to pass in the legislature on March 28, 2025, aimed to increase transparency in rental screening practices.

Topics ✓ Housing

passed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 28, 2025

SB 2357: A BILL for an Act to provide for a legislative management study regarding the feasibility, benefits, and challenges of creating a composite mental health licensing board.

SB 2357 proposes a legislative study to examine whether merging five separate mental health licensing boards (for psychologists, social workers, addiction counselors, counselors, and marriage/family therapists) into a single "composite board" would be feasible, beneficial, and address challenges. The bill would amend North Dakota law to create a new structure for this unified board while repealing existing statutes governing the five individual boards. This study would directly affect mental health professionals seeking or renewing licenses in these fields, as well as the state agencies managing their licensing. The bill does not create the board itself but authorizes an assessment to determine if consolidation is warranted.

passed both · North Dakota · Senate Mar 28, 2025

SB 2035: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsections 7 and 21 of section 53-06.1-01, subdivision a of subsection 1 of section 53-06.1-03, subsection 2 of section 53-06.1-10.1, and subdivision c of subsection 2 of section 53-06.1-11.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definitions of an educational organization and public-spirited organization, and raffles; and to provide for application.

SB 2035 would have amended North Dakota law to clarify definitions of "educational organization" and "public-spirited organization" for raffle purposes. It specifically updated legal definitions in the Century Code to determine which organizations could legally hold raffles under state rules. The bill aimed to standardize eligibility criteria for groups like schools or charities seeking to conduct raffles for fundraising. The bill was introduced in February 2025, amended in committee, and ultimately failed to pass on March 28, 2025, with 87 votes against and 4 in favor.

passed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 28, 2025

SB 2096: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of health and human services for regional acute psychiatric treatment and residential supportive housing services.

SB 2096 provides $5 million for renovating state hospital buildings to serve individuals with mental illness under correctional custody, involuntary commitment, or court-ordered forensic exams. It also appropriates $100 million to establish four regional acute psychiatric treatment and residential supportive housing services across North Dakota. The funds will allow the Department of Health and Human Services to build up to 24-bed facilities in each region or contract with private providers for these services. The bill directly affects individuals requiring acute psychiatric care and supportive housing, with funding allocated for the 2025-2027 biennium.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare ✓ Housing

passed · North Dakota · House Mar 28, 2025

HB 1391: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 14-02.4 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to health status exceptions for health care facilities; to amend and reenact sections 14-02.4-01, 14-02.4-02, 14-02.4-03, 14-02.4-04, 14-02.4-05, 14-02.4-06, 14-02.4-08, and 14-02.4-09, subsection 1 of section 14-02.4-14, subsection 1 of section 14-02.4-15, and sections 14-02.4-16 and 14-02.4-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to creating a new status related to human rights and antidiscrimination policies; and to provide an appropriation.

Relating to health status exceptions for health care facilities; to amend and reenact sections 14‑02.4‑01, 14‑02.4‑02, 14‑02.4‑03, 14‑02.4‑04, 14‑02.4‑05, 14‑02.4‑06, 14‑02.4‑08, and 14‑02.4‑09, subsection 1 of section 14‑02.4‑14, subsection 1 of section 14‑02.4‑15, and sections 14‑02.4‑16 and 14‑02.4‑17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to creating a new status related to human rights and antidiscrimination policies; and to provide an appropriation.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 1080: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 43-23.5-01, 43-23.5-07, 43-23.5-08, and 43-23.5-15 and subsection 6 of section 43-23.5-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the regulation of appraisal management companies.

HB 1080 amends specific sections of North Dakota law (43-23.5-01, 43-23.5-07, 43-23.5-08, 43-23.5-15, and 43-23.5-21) governing appraisal management companies (AMCs), which are firms that manage property valuation services for real estate transactions. The bill updates regulatory requirements for these companies but does not specify the exact nature of the changes in the provided abstract. It directly affects AMCs operating in North Dakota and the real estate industry relying on their services. The abstract confirms the bill relates to AMC regulation without detailing the specific policy modifications.

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 1543: AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study regarding prescription drug pricing and the maximum fair price as determined by the federal government.

HB 1543 authorizes a legislative study to examine federal prescription drug pricing mechanisms, specifically the maximum fair price set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the Inflation Reduction Act. The study will analyze how federal drug pricing negotiations overlap with drugs covered by North Dakota's public employees retirement system to assess potential cost savings for the state and consumers. It requires input from the public employees retirement system, insurance commissioner, state pharmacy board, and other stakeholders. The legislative management must report findings and any recommended legislation to the next state legislative assembly.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SB 2207: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 57-40.3-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a motor vehicle excise tax exemption for tribal governments; and to provide an effective date.

SB 2207 amends North Dakota law to explicitly include federally recognized tribal governments within state reservations in the exemption from motor vehicle excise tax. This change directly affects tribal governments operating vehicles on their reservations, ensuring vehicles owned or procured by them are exempt from the tax. The bill expands an existing exemption previously covering state/federal entities to specifically include tribal governments. It takes effect for taxable events after June 30, 2025.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

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