Healthcare

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 25, 2025

HB 1556: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 5 of section 27-20.3-01, and sections 27-20.3-15 and 27-20.3-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a child in need of protection and termination of parental rights; to create a workgroup under the children's cabinet to study out-of-home placement or treatment of children with behavioral health issues; to provide for a report; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to a child in need of protection and termination of parental rights; to create a workgroup under the children's cabinet to study out‑of‑home placement or treatment of children with behavioral health issues; to provide for a report; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates workgroup to study behavioral health treatment for children, advancing mental health service improvements within healthcare framework85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 30, 2025

HB 1612: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 15-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the establishment of the North Dakota center for aerospace medicine for mental health support and certification assistance; and to provide an appropriation.

Relating to the establishment of the North Dakota center for aerospace medicine for mental health support and certification assistance; and to provide an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly provides an appropriation for a new mental health center, directly funding a public service program under state budget authority.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates mental health support center with appropriation, directly advancing healthcare access through dedicated funding and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Mental Health

signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 2205: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 53-06.1-11.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the charitable gaming operating fund.

SB 2205 creates a dedicated "charitable gaming operating fund" in North Dakota's state treasury to manage all taxes, fines, and penalties collected from charitable gaming activities (like bingo or raffles run by nonprofits). The bill requires quarterly allocations: $75,000 to the gambling disorder prevention and treatment fund, and 5% of total funds to cities and counties based on taxes collected from local games (with a minimum $200 threshold for payments). It also mandates that any excess funds remaining after covering administrative costs be transferred to the state's general fund every odd-numbered year. This bill directly affects how charitable gaming revenue is distributed to state programs and local governments.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated fund for charitable gaming tax revenues, mandates specific allocations to gambling prevention and local governments, ensuring fiscal accountability and funding essential programs.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $75,000 to gambling disorder prevention and treatment fund, directly funding mental health services under healthcare90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SB 2270: A BILL for an Act to create and enact chapter 43-17.6 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the licensure of international physicians.

SB 2270 creates a new licensing pathway for international physicians in North Dakota. It establishes a provisional license allowing foreign-trained doctors to practice temporarily after meeting requirements like passing U.S. medical exams (USMLE), holding ECFMG certification, demonstrating English proficiency, and securing a job offer from a North Dakota healthcare provider. The provisional license automatically converts to full licensure after three years of active practice in the state. This bill directly affects international physicians seeking to practice medicine in North Dakota, streamlining their licensure process while maintaining standards for patient safety and competency.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates provisional licensing pathway for international physicians, increasing healthcare provider access and addressing physician shortages in North Dakota.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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signed · North Dakota · House Apr 21, 2025

HB 1597: AN ACT to provide an exemption; and to provide for the distribution of state financial assistance to eligible ambulance service operations.

HB 1597 provides state financial assistance to eligible public ambulance services in North Dakota during 2025-2027. It calculates funding based on an ambulance service’s average annual runs (multiplied by $2,023 per run, with a $125,000 minimum) minus reimbursements ($795 per run) and property taxes (5 mills on response area valuation), capping total aid at $225,000 per service. Eligible services include city/county-operated ambulances or rural district services, excluding those within 15 miles of another operation with fewer than 50 annual runs. The bill ensures funding is distributed based on these formulas, with prorated payments if state appropriations are insufficient. It directly affects public ambulance providers by adjusting their state financial support.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides direct state financial assistance to public ambulance services via funding allocation, increasing government spending on essential public services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides state funding to public ambulance services, enhancing emergency healthcare access and operational sustainability.95% confidence

signed · North Dakota · House Jun 11, 2025

HB 1012: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of various divisions of the department of health and human services; to create and enact a new section to chapter 6-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to an extraordinary medical needs housing loan fund; to amend and reenact sections 50-06-06.6, 50-06-42, 50-24.5-02.3, and 50-33-05, and subsection 1 of 50-36-03 of the North Dakota Century Code and subsection 6 of the new section to chapter 54-07 of the North Dakota Century Code created in section 1 of Senate Bill No. 2176, as approved by the sixty-ninth legislative assembly, relating to leases of department of health and human services property, substance use disorder treatment program, basic care payment rates, state of residence for child care assistance, opioid settlement advisory committee, and children's cabinet; to provide for a transfer; to authorize a line of credit; to provide legislative intent; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide an application; to provide an exemption; to provide for a report; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to an extraordinary medical needs housing loan fund; to amend and reenact sections 50‑06‑06.6, 50‑06‑42, 50‑24.5‑02.3, and 50‑33‑05, and subsection 1 of 50‑36‑03 of the North Dakota Century Code and subsection 6 of the new section to chapter 54‑07 of the North Dakota Century Code created in section 1 of Senate Bill No. 2176, as approved by the sixty‑ninth legislative assembly, relating to leases of department of health and human services property, substance use disorder treatment program, basic care payment rates, state of residence for child care assistance, opioid settlement advisory committee, and children's cabinet; to provide for a transfer; to authorize a line of credit; to provide legislative intent; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide an application; to provide an exemption; to provide for a report; and to provide an effective date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides appropriation for health services and creates medical needs housing loan fund, directly funding public programs per bill's core purpose.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates extraordinary medical needs housing loan fund and amends health program provisions (substance use treatment, child care assistance) to expand access and funding.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates an extraordinary medical needs housing loan fund, directly funding housing assistance for medical needs through legislative appropriation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

failed · North Dakota · House Feb 12, 2025

HB 1550: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new chapter to title 6 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a nursing and basic care facility loan guarantee program.

HB 1550 would create a program where the Bank of North Dakota guarantees loans for constructing or renovating nursing and basic care facilities. The Bank would administer the program, establish a special reserve fund (using up to $100 million from a state strategic fund), and reimburse lenders if borrowers default. This directly affects nursing and basic care facilities seeking financing for facility upgrades or new construction.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds nursing facility construction/renovation via loan guarantees, directly strengthening healthcare infrastructure access and capacity.95% confidence

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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 ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires dental plans to offer non-credit payment options, prohibits unfair fees, and improves access to dental services by reducing financial barriers for providers.95% confidence

died · North Dakota · Senate Jan 22, 2025

SB 2318: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 50-24.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to paid family caregiver services.

SB 2318 would have required North Dakota's Medicaid program to create paid family caregiver services for eligible individuals in home and community-based waiver programs (excluding the aged and disabled waiver). It would have mandated payments to legally responsible family caregivers at rates matching professional direct support wages, capped at 40 hours per week, and required an evidence-based assessment considering individual needs like medical care and social circumstances. The bill also specified that an advisory council must review the program's design and assessment methods. However, the bill was introduced on January 20, 2025, and withdrawn the same day without committee action.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates state Medicaid funding for caregiver services, increasing government spending on essential healthcare programs without tax changes.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates Medicaid to fund paid family caregiver services, expanding home-based care access for eligible individuals under waiver programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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failed · North Dakota · House Feb 12, 2025

HB 1477: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new chapter to title 14 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to fertility health care treatment rights; and to provide a penalty.

HB 1477 would create new legal protections for fertility care access in North Dakota. It guarantees individuals the right to receive fertility treatments and make decisions about reproductive genetic material, while also protecting health care providers, insurers, and manufacturers from state restrictions on these services. The bill prohibits state agencies or subdivisions from implementing policies that limit access to fertility treatments, except for health/safety regulations that follow established medical guidelines. Violations could trigger civil lawsuits by affected individuals or the attorney general, with courts able to block the restrictive policy and award legal fees to the winning party. This bill directly affects patients seeking fertility care, clinics providing those services, health insurers, and manufacturers of fertility-related products.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareGuarantees fertility treatment access and protects providers from restrictions, advancing patient rights in healthcare services per bill summary.95% confidence

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