North Dakota Bills

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SB 2088: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 4 of section 26.1-02.2-01, sections 26.1-02.2-05 and 26.1-02.2-07, and subsection 1 of section 26.1-02.2-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to data security requirements for insurance producers; and to repeal section 26.1-02.2-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to implementation dates for certain data security requirements for insurance producers.

Relating to data security requirements for insurance producers; and to repeal section 26.1‑02.2‑11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to implementation dates for certain data security requirements for insurance producers.

Topics ✓ Technology

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SB 2157: AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study relating to the creation of a farm safety insurance discount program.

SB 2157 mandates a legislative study to examine creating a farm safety insurance discount program. The study will determine if farmers and ranchers could receive insurance premium discounts after completing a safety course, including developing course requirements, discount amounts, and eligibility criteria. It requires input from the insurance commissioner, agriculture commissioner, North Dakota State University extension, and agricultural insurance agencies. The study, to be completed by the 2025-26 interim, will report findings and proposed legislation to the next legislative assembly. This bill does not create the program itself but sets the groundwork for potential future policy.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SB 2084: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsections 2 and 6 of section 44-08-04, subsection 2 of section 54-03-20, and subsection 5 of section 54-06-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to authorized travel expense and lodging reimbursement rates.

SB 2084 updates North Dakota's reimbursement rates for state employees' travel expenses and lodging. It amends specific sections of the North Dakota Century Code to adjust the authorized rates used when employees travel on official state business. The bill directly affects state employees who incur travel costs while performing duties for the state government. These changes ensure reimbursement rates align with current market costs for lodging and travel expenses. The bill was enacted in March 2025 after approval by the legislature and governor.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SB 2217: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 43-20 and a new section to chapter 43-28 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to volunteer licenses; and to amend and reenact sections 43-20-01.1, 43-20-01.2, 43-20-01.3, 43-20-01.4, 43-20-03, 43-20-05, 43-20-12, 43-20-12.3, 43-20-13, 43-20-13.1, and 43-20-13.2, subsection 6 of section 43-28-02, section 43-28-03, subsection 5 of section 43-28-04, sections 43-28-05, 43-28-06, 43-28-08, 43-28-11, 43-28-13, 43-28-15, 43-28-16.2, and 43-28-18, subsection 1 of section 43-28-18.1, and sections 43-28-18.2 and 43-28-18.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the licensing and practice of dental hygienists and dentists, and the board of dental examiners.

Relating to volunteer licenses; and to amend and reenact sections 43‑20‑01.1, 43‑20‑01.2, 43‑20‑01.3, 43‑20‑01.4, 43‑20‑03, 43‑20‑05, 43‑20‑12, 43‑20‑12.3, 43‑20‑13, 43‑20‑13.1, and 43‑20‑13.2, subsection 6 of section 43‑28‑02, section 43‑28‑03, subsection 5 of section 43‑28‑04, sections 43‑28‑05, 43‑28‑06, 43‑28‑08, 43‑28‑11, 43‑28‑13, 43‑28‑15, 43‑28‑16.2, and 43‑28‑18, subsection 1 of section 43‑28‑18.1, and sections 43‑28‑18.2 and 43‑28‑18.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the licensing and practice of dental hygienists and dentists, and the board of dental examiners.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SB 2060: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 61-16.2-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to state property constructed in a floodplain.

The provided context does not include sufficient detail about the specific changes made by SB 2060 to section 61-16.2-12 of the North Dakota Century Code. While the bill's title and abstract indicate it amends rules for state property constructed in floodplains, the context lacks the actual policy provisions, mechanisms, or who is directly affected. Without the amended code language or legislative explanation, a factual summary of the bill's concrete changes cannot be generated. The summary must be based on specific content from the bill, which is not included here.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SB 2107: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 11 of section 50-11.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to early childhood services training for licensure; and to provide an effective date.

SB 2107 amends North Dakota's licensing requirements for early childhood service providers by changing the training standards they must complete. It specifically updates subsection 11 of section 50-11.1-03 in the Century Code to modify the training content needed for licensure. This change directly affects childcare professionals, centers, and early education providers seeking or renewing their state licenses. The bill, now law after being signed by the Governor on March 25, 2025, implements these updated training requirements for early childhood service licensure.

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 1118: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 39-04-11, 39-04-12, 39-04-36, 39-04-37, and 39-04-56 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to display of temporary registration permits; and to provide a penalty.

HB 1118 amends North Dakota laws requiring vehicle owners with temporary registration permits to display them visibly. It updates specific sections of the Century Code to clarify the required placement and visibility of these permits. The bill also establishes penalties for failing to comply with the display rules, though specific penalty amounts aren't detailed in the provided context. This law directly affects drivers using temporary vehicle registration in North Dakota. It became effective after the governor signed it on March 25, 2025.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SB 2369: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 4 of section 57-39.2-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to exempt sales from educational, religious, or charitable activities conducted by a nonprofit organization in a publicly or privately owned facility; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to exempt sales from educational, religious, or charitable activities conducted by a nonprofit organization in a publicly or privately owned facility; and to provide an effective date.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SB 2139: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 4.1-73-14 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the fees for recording and rerecording livestock brands.

SB 2139 changes the fee for recording or rerecording livestock brands in North Dakota to $25.50 per application. This bill directly affects livestock owners who need to register or update brand markings on their animals. The key provision amends North Dakota Century Code section 4.1-73-14 to establish this specific fee amount. The bill was signed into law by the Governor on March 25, 2025, and filed with the Secretary of State on March 26, 2025. It represents a straightforward adjustment to administrative fees without altering livestock branding requirements.

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 1426: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to designating the bridge on state highway 6 as the CPL Raymond Porter Korea bridge; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to designating the bridge on state highway 6 as the CPL Raymond Porter Korea bridge; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to declare an emergency.

Topics ✓ Transportation ✓ Veterans

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SB 2064: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 19-03.1-05, 19-03.1-09, and 19-03.1-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the scheduling of controlled substances; and to declare an emergency.

SB 2064 amends specific sections of North Dakota's drug scheduling laws to adjust how certain substances are classified under state law. It directly affects law enforcement, healthcare providers, and individuals handling controlled substances by changing their legal status and regulatory requirements. The bill includes an emergency declaration to take effect immediately upon the governor's signature. It was signed into law on March 25, 2025, after passing both legislative chambers and the governor's office. The law modifies the scheduling framework without specifying new substances or detailed enforcement procedures in the provided context.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SB 2127: AN ACT to create and enact chapter 59-22 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the Uniform Electronic Estate Planning Documents Act; and to provide for application.

SB 2127 allows North Dakota residents to create legally valid wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents using electronic signatures, replacing the requirement for handwritten signatures on paper. It directly affects individuals and families creating estate plans in North Dakota by modernizing how these documents are executed. The bill adopts the Uniform Electronic Estate Planning Documents Act, establishing clear legal standards for electronic signatures to be recognized as valid for estate planning purposes. This change simplifies the process for residents while ensuring electronic documents meet legal requirements. The bill was signed into law by the Governor on March 25, 2025.

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