Healthcare

failed · North Dakota · House Feb 19, 2025

HB 1595: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 23-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to pregnancy resource centers that receive state funding.

HB 1595 requires North Dakota pregnancy resource centers receiving state funding to meet specific health care and transparency standards. The bill mandates that funded centers must employ at least one licensed health care provider (like a nurse or physician), provide medically accurate and comprehensive pregnancy counseling, maintain HIPAA-compliant client records, and publish detailed organizational policies. Centers must also submit annual reports to the state including financial data, staff details, client service statistics (like pregnancy tests or ultrasounds provided), and material support given (e.g., diapers, baby supplies). These requirements apply directly to centers receiving state grants for pregnancy-related services. The bill was introduced in 2025 but failed to pass in committee.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates licensed providers, medically accurate counseling, and HIPAA compliance for state-funded pregnancy centers, enhancing healthcare quality and patient protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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passed · North Dakota · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 1467: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 23-12-22 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the publication of vaccine adverse event data and information; and to provide for a legislative management report.

HB 1467 requires North Dakota's Department of Health to create a website linking to the federal vaccine adverse event reporting system (VAERS) and compile state-specific data on vaccine side effects and administration errors. Healthcare providers must report adverse events and errors (like wrong dosage or expired vaccines) using department-prescribed forms, while the public can also submit reports. The bill establishes a $100,000 fund to support this system and mandates annual legislative reports on its effectiveness. It directly affects healthcare facilities, providers, and the public by creating a standardized process for tracking and reporting vaccine-related incidents.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires vaccine adverse event tracking, funds public health data system, and mandates provider reporting to strengthen vaccine safety oversight under public health programs.90% confidence

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signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 4, 2025

SB 2292: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 3 of section 12.1-34-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the reimbursement of medical screening and examination for sexual assault victims.

SB 2292 amends North Dakota law to update the reimbursement process for medical screenings and examinations following sexual assault. The bill revises subsection 3 of section 12.1-34-07 in the North Dakota Century Code. This change directly affects sexual assault victims in the state by modifying how their medical expenses related to the assault are handled. The key provision is the specific legal amendment to the reimbursement mechanism, though the exact procedural details are not specified in the provided abstract.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAmends reimbursement for sexual assault medical screenings, ensuring victims access to healthcare services without financial barriers.90% confidence

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

failed · North Dakota · House Feb 13, 2025

HCR 3012: A concurrent resolution to repeal section 10 of article X of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to the statewide property tax levy of one mill for support of the state medical center at the University of North Dakota; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to the statewide property tax levy of one mill for support of the state medical center at the University of North Dakota; and to provide an effective date.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepealing a mandatory property tax levy specifically funding the state medical center constitutes defunding an essential public program, aligning with OPPOSE indicators.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRepealing a property tax levy funding the state medical center would defund a public health facility, directly opposing healthcare funding initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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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