Rep. Karen Karls

Relating to a commercial entity's liability for publishing or distributing sexual material harmful to a minor; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.

Relating to diagnostic breast examination and supplemental breast examination cost-sharing restrictions; to provide for a report to the legislative assembly; to provide for application; and to provide an expiration date.

Maddy summaryThe provided context does not include the specific provisions, amendments, or policy changes in HB 1367. The bill's title and abstract only reference "amend[ing] drug crime penalties and drug paraphernalia possession" without detailing the actual changes to penalties, definitions, or affected parties. Without access to the bill's full text or specific amendments, a factual summary of its mechanisms or concrete effects cannot be created. More detailed information about the proposed changes to the North Dakota Century Code sections would be required to fulfill this request accurately.

Maddy summaryHB 1418 amends North Dakota's Century Code to clarify when law enforcement may make warrantless arrests for harassing a public safety agency. The bill specifically targets conduct that interferes with public safety personnel or operations, though the exact definition of "harassing" isn't detailed in the provided abstract. It directly affects individuals who engage in behavior deemed disruptive to emergency services or public safety operations. This is a procedural code amendment focused on defining arrest authority, not a substantive policy change with broader public impact. The context provided does not include sufficient detail to describe the specific mechanisms or scope of the amendment.

Maddy summaryHB 1504 amends North Dakota's veterans' postwar trust fund to clarify its permanent status and management. It requires all investment income from the fund to be used exclusively for veteran programs or services, with funds automatically appropriated to the veterans' affairs committee for the following biennium. The bill adds a new provision allowing veterans' organizations (as defined in state law) to donate funds specifically for programs preventing and eliminating veteran homelessness. These changes ensure the fund's resources directly support veterans' needs through established administrative channels.

Maddy summarySB 2169 requires physical therapists in North Dakota to communicate the overall treatment plan to patients and obtain their informed consent, or consent from a legally authorized representative. This law directly affects physical therapy patients and providers across the state by establishing a clear communication and consent standard. The key provision mandates that therapists explain care plans before treatment begins, ensuring patients understand their options. The bill became law after the Governor signed it on April 2, 2025. It focuses on patient autonomy in physical therapy care without altering other treatment protocols.

Maddy summarySB 2249 directs the Legislative Management Committee to conduct a study on health care mandates. This procedural bill does not change existing laws or directly affect specific groups; it only requires the committee to examine current mandate requirements in health care. The study will assess the scope and impact of these mandates, but the bill itself contains no policy changes. (1 sentence summary per procedural bill guidance).

Maddy summaryHB 1394 amends North Dakota's licensing rules for emergency medical services (EMS) operations. It requires EMS operators to hold separate licenses for each location or operation, with exceptions allowing a single license for established substations that meet specific criteria (like sharing dispatch and bordering service areas). Operators must pay a separate license fee for each substation location. This directly affects all EMS providers in North Dakota, particularly those operating multiple sites or substations, by clarifying licensing requirements and fees. The bill does not change rules for out-of-state operators transporting patients across state lines.

Maddy summarySB 2231 would require North Dakota's medical assistance program to cover specific dental and behavioral services, directly affecting recipients of medical assistance who need these services. The bill mandates coverage for family adaptive behavioral treatment guidance, dental screenings, dental case management for special populations (including children, elderly, and medically fragile individuals), and asynchronous teledentistry to improve access. It explicitly states these new coverage requirements do not apply to Medicaid expansion programs for children and adults. The bill failed to pass in the Senate on March 27, 2025, with 33 votes in favor and 59 against.

Maddy summaryHB 1177 amends North Dakota's public employees retirement system definition to include correctional officers who are enrolled in, but have not yet completed, a state-approved training course. This change directly affects correctional facility workers in North Dakota who are currently in training for their roles. The key provision expands eligibility for retirement benefits to these trainees by adding them to the official definition of "correctional officer" under the retirement system code. The bill does not change benefit amounts or eligibility for already certified officers.