AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 32-12.1-03 and 32-12.2-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the statutory caps for liability of political subdivisions and the state; and to provide an effective date.

The effective date for liability limits was changed from July 31, 2027 to June 30, 2026, reducing the duration of the current liability cap structure.

A new exemption was added that removes liability for claims arising from ridesharing arrangements as defined in section 8-02-07.

The definition of public duty was expanded to explicitly exclude law enforcement and fire protection services performed in the ordinary course of operations from public duty claims.

New language was added stating that political subdivisions cannot be ordered to indemnify employees for punitive or exemplary damages.

Minor formatting and structural changes were made to organize the bill text and improve readability of the legislative document.