North Dakota Bills

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 20, 2025

HB 1471: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 26.1-47 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to method of dental payment options in preferred provider arrangements.

HB 1471 requires dental benefit plans in North Dakota to offer payment methods other than credit cards to dentists, preventing plans from requiring credit card payments only. It mandates that plans notify dentists about any fees for specific payment methods, explain available options, and provide clear instructions for selecting fee-free alternatives. The bill also prohibits charging transmission fees for electronic payments unless the dentist consents, and restricts plans from sharing credit card company profits to cover claim payments. This directly affects dental benefit plans, their vendors, and health maintenance organizations when paying dentists in North Dakota.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2135: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 18-04-05 and section 18-05.1-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the firefighters death benefits fund.

SB 2135 amends North Dakota law to increase the biennial funding transfer to the firefighters' death benefits fund from $50,125 to $50,125 (correcting a typo in the bill text) and sets a $10,025 payment for survivors of firefighters who died while performing duties. The bill requires fire department chiefs or their designees to verify line-of-duty deaths before payments are made. It directly affects surviving family members of deceased firefighters and the state insurance commissioner who manages the fund. The changes became law after being signed by the governor on March 17, 2025.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2219: AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 54-24-03 and a new subsection to section 54-24.2-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to disbursement of surplus library materials and the eligibility of public libraries to receive financial aid.

SB 2219 requires North Dakota public libraries to disburse surplus library materials statewide and submit annual reports. It amends two sections of the state code: Section 54-24-03 now mandates distributing unused library materials to libraries across the state, and Section 54-24.2-01 adds a requirement for libraries to complete and submit annual reports by the end of each calendar year. These changes directly affect all public libraries seeking state financial aid. The bill establishes clear, administrative procedures for managing library resources and reporting compliance. It was enacted on March 17, 2025, after passing both legislative chambers.

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 20, 2025

HB 1228: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to designating a portion of state highway 5 in Bottineau as the LCDR Carl J. Woods Vietnam bridge; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to designating a portion of state highway 5 in Bottineau as the LCDR Carl J. Woods Vietnam bridge; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to declare an emergency.

Topics ✓ Transportation

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2153: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 9 of section 61-02-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to water conveyance projects and works.

This bill (SB 2153) clarifies the definition of "Project" in North Dakota law to specifically include water conveyance projects and related infrastructure works that are physically connected or jointly managed. It amends the Century Code to define "Project" as a single unit combining water conveyance systems or works listed under subsection 1011. The change is purely definitional, ensuring consistent terminology for water infrastructure projects across state law. It does not create new projects, alter funding, or directly affect specific communities or entities. This procedural update streamlines how such water systems are legally categorized.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 2141: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 61-04-15.4 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a change in the purpose of use of a conditional or perfected water permit.

SB 2141 amends North Dakota law to allow water permit holders to change the purpose of their permit (e.g., from agriculture to livestock or recreation) without losing their original water rights priority date, provided the Department of Water Resources approves the change. The bill requires applications to be processed like new conditional permits and restricts changes to two scenarios: shifting to a higher-priority water use or converting to livestock, fish, wildlife, or recreational use in a reservoir with no water withdrawal. This directly affects agricultural and water users who hold existing permits seeking to repurpose their water rights. The law aims to provide flexibility while protecting other water users' rights through departmental review.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 19, 2025

SB 2145: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 32-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to providing immunity to an employee of a 988 suicide and crisis lifeline, 211 information and referral helpline, and 911 system.

SB 2145 protects employees of North Dakota's 988 suicide and crisis lifeline, 211 information helpline, and 911 systems from civil lawsuits when providing services, unless they act with willful misconduct or gross negligence. The law grants these employees immunity from claims related to their work, ensuring they can assist callers without fear of legal action for ordinary errors. This immunity does not affect existing protections for state or local government entities or their employees. The bill became law after the governor signed it on March 14, 2025.

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1293: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 37-18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of a burial medallion program for veterans.

HB 1293 creates a North Dakota program providing small, durable medallions to identify veteran status on headstones or grave markers. It directly affects National Guard and National Guard Reserve members buried outside state veterans' cemeteries who do not qualify for existing state or federal medallions. The Department of Veterans' Affairs will administer the program, issuing these medallions as a way to honor veterans' service on their existing gravesites. The bill establishes this as a new policy under North Dakota law, effective after the Governor signed it on March 14, 2025.

Topics ✓ Veterans

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1083: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 20 of section 4.1-25-01 and sections 4.1-25-30, 4.1-25-31, 4.1-25-32, and 4.1-25-33 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of pasteurized milk ordinance and the federal pasteurized milk ordinance revision.

This bill amends specific sections of North Dakota's milk regulations to update definitions related to pasteurized milk under the state and federal pasteurized milk ordinances. The bill's abstract does not describe concrete policy changes, mechanisms, or who is affected beyond referencing code sections. As provided, the context lacks sufficient detail to explain the specific revisions or their practical impact on dairy producers, regulators, or consumers. Since the abstract only states the bill's procedural nature (amending definitions) without describing the actual changes, a substantive summary cannot be generated from the available information.

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1045: AN ACT to create and enact two new subsections to section 43-30-16 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to application fees for a non-live remote or online classroom instruction course for apprentice security officers and renewal and late fees for all nonlicensed officers and owners of at least a ten percent interest in a private security or detective agency.

Relating to application fees for a non-live remote or online classroom instruction course for apprentice security officers and renewal and late fees for all nonlicensed officers and owners of at least a ten percent interest in a private security or detective agency.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 19, 2025

SB 2083: AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 44-04-18.7 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the designation of a sensitive image as an exempt record; and to amend and reenact section 44-04-17.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of a sensitive image.

Relating to the designation of a sensitive image as an exempt record; and to amend and reenact section 44‑04‑17.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of a sensitive image.

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1261: AN ACT to repeal sections 15.1-18-05 and 15.1-18-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to special education strategist credentials.

HB 1261 repeals two specific sections (15.1-18-05 and 15.1-18-06) of North Dakota's Century Code that governed special education strategist credentials. This bill directly affects the credentialing process for professionals working in North Dakota's special education field by removing those specific regulatory requirements. The key mechanism is the simple deletion of the cited code sections, with no new provisions or requirements added. This is a procedural change to the state's education code, not a policy shift affecting students or schools.

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