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North DakotaHB 14712025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 26.1-47 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to method of dental payment options in preferred provider arrangements.
Sponsored By: Nels Christianson (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Dentists get payment choice and fee transparency
Dental plans and their vendors cannot make credit cards the only way to pay dentists. When they start or change electronic payments, including virtual cards, they must tell dentists about all fees. They must list other payment options and explain how to choose a no-fee option. They must say if they share in any credit card fee profits. Plans and vendors cannot add a fee just to send a bank transfer unless the dentist agreed.
Agent fees on dentist bank transfers
If a dentist uses an agent to handle bank transfers, the agent may charge a reasonable fee. This can cover transaction, data, or portal services tied to the payment. The law does not define “reasonable,” so the cost depends on your contract.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Nels Christianson
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Jason Dockter
Republican • House
Lisa Finley-DeVille
Democratic • House
Jim Kasper
Republican • House
Ben Koppelman
Republican • House
Scott Louser
Republican • House
Mitch Ostlie
Republican • House
Brad Bekkedahl
Republican • Senate
Sean Cleary
Republican • Senate
Judy Lee
Republican • Senate
Scott Meyer
Republican • Senate
Bob Paulson
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/10/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 45 nays 0
Yes: 45 • No: 0
House vote • 2/6/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 93 nays 0
Yes: 93 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/18
3/20/2025HouseSigned by Governor 03/17
3/18/2025HouseSent to Governor
3/14/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
3/14/2025HouseSigned by President
3/12/2025SenateReturned to House
3/11/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 45 nays 0
3/10/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 5 0 1
3/7/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 09:45
3/5/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Human Services Committee
2/12/2025SenateReceived from House
2/7/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 93 nays 0
2/6/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/5/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 13 0 1
2/4/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 08:30
2/3/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Industry, Business and Labor Committee
1/17/2025House
Bill Text
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Christianson
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