AN ACT to create and enact a new chapter to title 27 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the re-establishment of parental rights and responsibilities.

HB 1034 creates a new legal framework in North Dakota law for parents seeking to re-establish their parental rights and responsibilities after a court has terminated those rights. It directly affects parents who have lost custody and children involved in custody cases where parental rights were previously terminated. The bill establishes specific procedures and criteria for parents to petition the court to regain parental rights, including requirements for demonstrating rehabilitation and the child's best interests. As signed into law by the Governor on March 17, 2025, this new chapter in North Dakota Century Code (Title 27) provides a structured process for re-establishing parental relationships.