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North DakotaHB 10492025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 43-37-02 and sections 43-37-04 and 43-37-13 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to licensure requirements of a speech-language pathology licensed assistant, temporary licensure, and investigation of an alleged violation.
Sponsored By: House Human Services
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Tougher licensing rules for speech and hearing jobs
The law sets higher education bars to get licensed. Speech-language pathologists must have at least a master’s degree. Audiologists must have at least a doctorate in audiology. Speech-language pathology assistants must log 100 supervised hours and meet one of several credentials, including a certificate issued before August 1, 2026, certain degrees, or named coursework. A temporary license now requires proof you held an active license in the last five years, and the board sets time limits and steps to full licensure.
Audiology now includes vestibular testing
Audiology now expressly covers vestibular testing. The definition also lists testing, evaluation, counseling, and rehabilitation related to hearing disorders. This clarifies the scope of practice for audiologists.
Path to regain a revoked license
If your license is revoked, you can apply for reinstatement one year after the revocation date. The board may accept or reject your application. The board may also require you to pass an exam.
No hearing aid kickbacks for providers
Licensees under this chapter cannot receive any payment from selling hearing aids. This ban does not apply if the person also holds a license under chapter 43-33.
Stronger discipline and investigation for licensees
The board can subpoena witnesses and records, including patient records, during investigations. It can require sworn statements from licensees. The board can also discipline or deny a license for convictions that directly affect the person’s ability to serve the public, or when the person is not sufficiently rehabilitated under state law.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
House Human Services
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/23/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 47 nays 0
Yes: 47 • No: 0
House vote • 4/22/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 81 nays 13
Yes: 81 • No: 13
Senate vote • 4/4/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 45 nays 0
Yes: 45 • No: 0
House vote • 1/20/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 88 nays 0
Yes: 88 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/28
4/30/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/28
4/29/2025HouseSent to Governor
4/25/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
4/25/2025HouseSigned by President
4/24/2025SenateSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 47 nays 0
4/23/2025SenateConference committee report adopted
4/23/2025SenateReported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendar
4/23/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 81 nays 13
4/22/2025HouseConference committee report adopted
4/22/2025HouseReported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendar
4/17/2025HouseConference committee appointed Axtman Powers Boschee
4/14/2025SenateConference committee appointed Fegley Hendrix Frelich
4/9/2025HouseRefused to concur
4/9/2025HouseReturned to House (12)
4/7/2025HouseSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 45 nays 0
4/4/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
4/4/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 5 0 0
4/3/2025SenateRereferred to Workforce Development
3/31/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 5 0 0
3/28/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 09:00
2/20/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Workforce Development Committee
2/5/2025SenateReceived from House
1/21/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 88 nays 0
1/20/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
1/17/2025House
Bill Text
Adopted by the Conference Committee
Adopted by the House Human Services Committee
Adopted by the Senate Workforce Development Committee
Adopted by the Senate Workforce Development Committee - NOT ADOPTED
Enrollment
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FIRST ENGROSSMENT with Conference Committee Amendments
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