North DakotaSB 20422025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 43-58-03.1 and section 43-60-06.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to obtaining criminal history record checks for naturopathic doctors and genetic counselors; and to amend and reenact subdivision d of subsection 2 of section 12-60-24 of the North Dakota Century Code, providing authority to complete the background checks with the bureau of criminal investigation to complete the criminal history record checks.

Sponsored By: Senate Workforce Development

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Case-by-case background checks for medical licenses

The North Dakota Board of Medicine can require criminal background checks for licensing or discipline. This applies to physicians, naturopathic doctors, and genetic counselors. Checks can include statewide and nationwide records and use the state’s standard process. For naturopathic doctors and genetic counselors, the applicant or licensee pays all costs. Checks are not automatic; they happen only when the Board requires them.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Senate Workforce Development

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Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 139 • No: 0

House vote 3/12/2025

Second reading, passed, yeas 92 nays 0

Yes: 92 • No: 0

Senate vote 1/17/2025

Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0

Yes: 47 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Filed with Secretary Of State 03/18

    3/20/2025House
  2. Signed by Governor 03/18

    3/18/2025Senate
  3. Sent to Governor

    3/17/2025Senate
  4. Signed by President

    3/17/2025Senate
  5. Signed by Speaker

    3/17/2025House
  6. Returned to Senate

    3/13/2025Senate
  7. Second reading, passed, yeas 92 nays 0

    3/12/2025House
  8. Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 13 0 0

    3/10/2025House
  9. Committee Hearing 10:15

    3/10/2025House
  10. Introduced, first reading, referred Industry, Business and Labor Committee

    2/13/2025House
  11. Received from Senate

    1/20/2025House
  12. Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0

    1/17/2025Senate
  13. Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 5 0 0

    1/16/2025Senate
  14. Committee Hearing 09:45

    1/9/2025Senate
  15. Introduced, first reading, referred Workforce Development Committee

    1/7/2025Senate

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