North Dakota Bills

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2042: AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 43-58-03.1 and section 43-60-06.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to obtaining criminal history record checks for naturopathic doctors and genetic counselors; and to amend and reenact subdivision d of subsection 2 of section 12-60-24 of the North Dakota Century Code, providing authority to complete the background checks with the bureau of criminal investigation to complete the criminal history record checks.

Relating to obtaining criminal history record checks for naturopathic doctors and genetic counselors; and to amend and reenact subdivision d of subsection 2 of section 12‑60‑24 of the North Dakota Century Code, providing authority to complete the background checks with the bureau of criminal investigation to complete the criminal history record checks.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2047: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 57-38-59 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to withholding from wages of employees; and to provide an effective date.

Based solely on the provided context, a detailed summary of SB 2047's specific policy changes cannot be generated. The bill's title and abstract only state it amends a specific wage withholding code section (57-38-59) without describing the actual changes made to the law. The "Recent Actions" confirm it became law on March 18, 2025, but do not detail the substantive amendments. Without specific information on what the amendment to the wage withholding code actually alters, a summary of its mechanisms or affected parties cannot be provided factually.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2126: AN ACT to create and enact chapter 14-14.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the adoption of the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act.

SB 2126 adopts the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act (UCAPA) into North Dakota law, creating new legal tools for courts to prevent child abduction. It directly affects families involved in custody disputes, courts handling child welfare cases, and child protection agencies by providing standardized procedures. The key provision allows courts to issue orders restricting a parent's ability to travel with a child or requiring surrender of passports if abduction is suspected. This replaces North Dakota's previous, less consistent approach with a uniform national framework designed to protect children. The bill became law on March 18, 2025, after Governor approval.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2085: 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.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2332: AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study, relating to grant funding for emergency services and public safety.

SB 2332 creates a new $25 million annual fund from state legacy earnings to support emergency services and public safety across North Dakota. The bill establishes an advisory board with representatives from fire, police, EMS, local governments, and tribal entities to award grants for specific priorities like recruiting personnel, modernizing response systems, expanding mental health crisis teams, and improving communications technology. These grants will directly assist local emergency services providers, rural fire districts, tribal governments, and communities seeking to enhance public safety coverage. The fund is funded through a dedicated annual transfer from the legacy earnings fund, with the Department of Emergency Services administering the grant program.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare ✓ Technology

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2371: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 39-10-16 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to rotary traffic islands.

SB 2371 amends North Dakota's traffic code to clarify rules for vehicles using rotary traffic islands (roundabouts). The bill requires drivers to travel only to the right of a rotary island and mandates giving a signal before exiting the island. These changes directly affect all drivers navigating rotary traffic islands on North Dakota roadways, ensuring consistent and safe movement through these intersections. The law standardizes existing practices without creating new restrictions or exceptions.

Topics ✓ Transportation

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2275: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a pilot program to provide grants to schools that provide instruction in a foreign language to students in kindergarten through grade three; and to provide an appropriation.

Relating to a pilot program to provide grants to schools that provide instruction in a foreign language to students in kindergarten through grade three; and to provide an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2164: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 6-08.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the duty of confidentiality and disclosure to the North Dakota protection and advocacy project.

SB 2164 amends North Dakota law to clarify when financial institutions may share customer information with the North Dakota Protection and Advocacy Project. It specifically permits disclosure to this project for investigating abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of individuals with disabilities under Chapter 25-01.3, while making clear financial institutions are not required to investigate or report such issues. The bill ensures any disclosure remains limited to what's necessary for the investigation and adheres to existing confidentiality rules.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2072: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 5 of section 32-12.2-15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to contracts limiting liability to the state.

This bill amends a specific North Dakota law (section 32-12.2-15 of the Century Code) regarding contracts where the state agrees to limit its liability. The official abstract does not specify the exact nature of the amendment or the changes made to the liability limitations. Without additional details on the revised provisions or their practical effect, a concrete summary of what the bill does or who it directly affects cannot be provided. The bill was enacted into law on March 18, 2025, but the context lacks sufficient information about its specific policy changes.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2309: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 20.1-03-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to youth deer hunting permits.

SB 2309 modifies North Dakota's rules for youth deer hunting permits by adjusting eligibility based on a hunter's age during the season. It allows youth aged 11-13 whose birthday falls during a deer season to receive either a statewide antlerless deer permit or a governor-proclaimed antlerless permit, while those aged 12-13 may apply for antelope permits. The bill requires all youth hunters under these provisions to be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or authorized adult who maintains constant visual and verbal contact. This directly affects young hunters (ages 11-13) and their adult supervisors during hunting seasons.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2227: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 54-52-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to employee participation in the public employees retirement system; to provide for retroactive application; and to declare an emergency.

SB 2227 amends North Dakota's public employees retirement system to require most new state and local government employees to enroll in the retirement plan within their first month of employment, unless they formally waive participation in writing for past service. It also allows retired employees who return to work (with a different employer or in specific unclassified state positions) to permanently opt out of future contributions and retirement plan participation. The law applies retroactively to December 14, 2024, and is declared an emergency measure. This change directly affects public employees, retirees returning to work, and participating government employers.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2068: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 49-17.1-02, 49-17.1-03, and 49-17.1-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to rail service assistance.

SB 2068 amends specific sections of North Dakota's Century Code related to rail service assistance. The bill's official abstract states it relates to rail service assistance but does not specify concrete changes or affected parties in the provided context. Without details on the exact amendments to sections 49-17.1-02, 49-17.1-03, and 49-17.1-04, a meaningful summary of its mechanisms or policy changes cannot be generated. The bill was signed into law by the Governor on March 17, 2025, but the abstract lacks sufficient detail to describe its provisions.

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