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North DakotaSB 20642025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 19-03.1-05, 19-03.1-09, and 19-03.1-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the scheduling of controlled substances; and to declare an emergency.
Sponsored By: Senate Judiciary
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More drugs move to Schedule I
The law adds many drugs to Schedule I in North Dakota. It covers many opiates, hallucinogens, synthetic cannabinoids, and many fentanyl-like chemicals. It also includes fentanyl analogs made by certain chemical changes. FDA‑approved drugs and drugs already on another schedule are not added. Making, selling, prescribing, or possessing these drugs is illegal unless allowed under controlled‑substance rules.
New limits on Schedule III and IV drugs
The law updates which drugs are in Schedules III and IV. Schedule III now lists ketamine, buprenorphine, some stimulants and depressants, and many anabolic steroids. Some narcotic products count only under set limits, like codeine not over 1.80 grams per 100 milliliters or 90 mg per dose, and morphine not over 50 mg per 100 milliliters or per 100 grams. Schedule IV lists tramadol, many benzodiazepines and sleep drugs, certain stimulants, and limited narcotic mixes. The Board of Pharmacy can, by rule, except certain mixtures when additives remove abuse risk. COMP360 is covered only if the FDA approves it under that name. These rules guide who may make, sell, prescribe, and possess these medicines.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Senate Judiciary
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/19/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0, Emergency clause carried
Yes: 46 • No: 0
House vote • 3/14/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 88 nays 0
Yes: 88 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/13/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0, Emergency clause carried
Yes: 47 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/26
3/27/2025HouseSigned by Governor 03/25
3/26/2025SenateSent to Governor
3/24/2025SenateSigned by President
3/24/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
3/24/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0, Emergency clause carried
3/19/2025SenateConcurred
3/19/2025SenateReturned to Senate (12)
3/17/2025SenateEmergency clause carried
3/14/2025HouseSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 88 nays 0
3/14/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
3/12/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 11 0 2
3/11/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 10:00
3/10/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, (emergency), referred Human Services Committee
2/13/2025HouseReceived from Senate
1/14/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0, Emergency clause carried
1/13/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 7 0 0
1/10/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 11:00
1/8/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, (emergency), referred Judiciary Committee
1/7/2025Senate
Bill Text
Adopted by the House Human Services Committee
Enrollment
INTRODUCED
SENATE BILL NO. 2064 with House Amendments
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