Healthcare

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 1, 2025

SB 2377: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 26.1-47-02.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to preferred provider arrangements and restrictions on dental care services.

This bill (SB 2377) changes North Dakota law to protect dental plan enrollees. It bars dental plans from controlling fees charged by dentists for services not covered by the plan (like routine checkups if not included in the plan). It also prevents plans from denying patients additional dental care when annual, lifetime, or frequency limits have been reached. The law directly affects dental patients and providers by ensuring they aren't restricted from accessing care when plan limits are exhausted.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects dental patients from plan restrictions on uncovered services and denied care after limits, advancing patient access to necessary care.92% confidence

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 1, 2025

SB 2209: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 12.1-34-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the expansion of medical examinations of victims of criminal conduct; and to provide an appropriation.

This bill (SB 2209) prevents victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse/neglect from being charged for medical exams used to gather crime evidence. It requires North Dakota's Attorney General to reimburse healthcare providers and children's advocacy centers for these exams using a $200,000 state appropriation. The law ensures victims (including children) and their guardians won't face direct billing for forensic exams or preliminary screenings. Evidence collected under this law cannot be used against victims for unrelated offenses. The funding supports domestic violence examiner programs and requires reporting on how funds are used and victim outcomes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $200,000 state appropriation to reimburse providers for victim medical exams, funding essential services without victim billing.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents victim billing for forensic exams, ensures access to evidence collection, and funds reimbursement - directly advancing victim protection in criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents victims from being charged for forensic medical exams, ensures state reimbursement, removes financial barriers to healthcare access for assault/violence victims.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Violent Crime

passed · North Dakota · House Feb 19, 2025

HB 1337: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of health and human services for mental health services for incarcerated individuals; and to provide for a report.

HB 1337 would provide $10 million in state funds to counties for mental health and substance use disorder treatment services for people in jail. The bill requires counties receiving grants to report annually on how funds were used and outcomes, and the health department to submit a summary report to lawmakers by 2026. This funding would cover the 2025-2027 biennium and aim to expand access to mental health care for incarcerated individuals.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $10M state funds for mental health services in jails, increasing public service funding under state budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds mental health treatment for incarcerated individuals, promoting rehabilitation and criminal justice reform through expanded access to services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $10M for mental health services in jails, expanding access for incarcerated individuals per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Mental Health Substance Abuse

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signed · North Dakota · House Apr 30, 2025

HB 1322: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 23-27 and a new section to chapter 26.1-47 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to ambulance service balanced billing and provider reimbursement; to amend and reenact section 23-27-04.8 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to emergency medical services communication; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide an appropriation.

Relating to ambulance service balanced billing and provider reimbursement; to amend and reenact section 23‑27‑04.8 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to emergency medical services communication; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide an appropriation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill regulates ambulance balanced billing to prevent excessive patient charges and ensures fair provider reimbursement, protecting patients and supporting EMS services.90% confidence

passed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SB 2231: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 50-24.1-45 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to covered services for medical assistance.

SB 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.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates expanded dental and behavioral health coverage under medical assistance, directly increasing access for vulnerable populations including children and medically fragile individuals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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failed · North Dakota · Senate Jan 22, 2025

SB 2099: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-18.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to cardiac arrest prevention and education for student athletes and coaches.

SB 2099 would require North Dakota schools to provide cardiac arrest prevention and response training to student athletes and coaches. The bill proposes creating a new section in the state's legal code mandating this education as part of athletic programs. It directly affects student athletes and coaches in public and private schools across North Dakota by establishing specific training requirements. The key provision would standardize cardiac emergency preparedness, including instruction on using automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and emergency response protocols. This policy change aims to improve safety outcomes for student athletes during sports activities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates cardiac emergency training for athletes/coaches, enhancing public health preparedness and prevention measures within schools.90% confidence

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vetoed · North Dakota · Senate May 1, 2025

SB 2160: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 54-52.1-01, 54-52.1-02, and 54-52.1-03.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to health insurance benefits coverage provided by the uniform group insurance program; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a statement of legislative intent; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to health insurance benefits coverage provided by the uniform group insurance program; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a statement of legislative intent; and to provide an effective date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides appropriation for health insurance benefits program, funding public service under uniform group insurance program.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides appropriation for health insurance benefits coverage under uniform group program, indicating funding and support for expanded coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 24, 2025

SB 2101: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 23-27-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to emergency medical services response requirements.

SB 2101 amends North Dakota's emergency medical services (EMS) response time requirements under Section 23-27-04 of the Century Code. The bill modifies specific standards that ambulance services and emergency response agencies must meet when responding to medical emergencies. It directly affects EMS providers statewide by updating their operational compliance requirements. The bill became law on March 19, 2025, after final approval by the Governor.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAmends EMS response time standards to update operational compliance, strengthening emergency medical services infrastructure and patient access to timely care.85% confidence

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 30, 2025

HB 1584: AN ACT to create and enact four new sections to chapter 26.1-27.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to pharmacy benefits managers and a pharmacy benefit manager enforcement fund; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 26.1-01-07, sections 26.1-27.1-01, 26.1-27.1-02, 26.1-27.1-04, 26.1-27.1-06 and 26.1-27.1-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to pharmacy benefits managers; to repeal section 26.1-27-01.1 and chapter 26.1-36.10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to pharmacy benefits managers and prescription drug costs; to provide a penalty; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide an effective date; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to pharmacy benefits managers and a pharmacy benefit manager enforcement fund; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 26.1‑01‑07, sections 26.1‑27.1-01, 26.1‑27.1‑02, 26.1‑27.1‑04, 26.1‑27.1‑06 and 26.1‑27.1‑07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to pharmacy benefits managers; to repeal section 26.1‑27‑01.1 and chapter 26.1‑36.10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to pharmacy benefits managers and prescription drug costs; to provide a penalty; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide an effective date; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates pharmacy benefit manager enforcement fund and regulates PBMs to address prescription drug costs, aiming to improve affordability and patient access to medications.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 6, 2025

SB 2316: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 50-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to long-term care services for patients with ventilator or psychiatric needs.

SB 2316 proposed creating four regional service areas in North Dakota to provide long-term care for patients requiring ventilator support or psychiatric services. The bill would have required the state department to contract with providers in each region or pay for out-of-state care if local providers weren't available, while allowing collaboration with neighboring states. Facilities serving these patients could receive additional funding if they documented prior out-of-state care for the same patients. The bill specifically targeted patients with complex medical or psychiatric needs requiring ongoing specialized care. It failed to pass in the North Dakota legislature in February 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes funding for regional long-term care services via state contracts and additional provider funding for ventilator/psychiatric patients, directly advancing healthcare access and funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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