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North DakotaSB 21122025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 25-04-00.1, 25-04-02, 25-04-04, 25-04-04.1, 25-04-05, 25-04-05.1, 25-04-08, 25-04-08.1, 25-04-14, and 25-04-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the life skills and transition center; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide for a department of health and human services study; and to provide an expiration date.
Sponsored By: Senate Human Services
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
No school charges for kids at state center
Eligible people age 21 or younger are not charged for education or related services at the state center. Noneligible people age 18 or younger are also not charged. Benefits for medical and medically related services go first to the department. Other related service costs are shared by the center, the home school district, and state agencies, as set by the Department of Public Instruction.
Paying for care and debt relief options
The department can recover care costs from the individual, a discharged person, or an estate, based on ability to pay. If the person receives Social Security or veterans benefits, the expense is a current monthly claim. With department approval, money that must be paid directly to the person may be credited to the person’s account. The department can write off uncollectible care debts. Each year by September 1, it reports receivables and write‑offs to the Legislative Audit and Fiscal Review Committee.
Stronger care management and discharge rights
The department keeps active program management for people in residential care. The superintendent can move someone to a hospital or specialty facility to protect health or safety. Parents and guardians can visit and communicate under reasonable rules. A written temporary discharge request must be granted within 30 days, unless otherwise authorized. The center must discharge when care is no longer needed after review, on written request, on indefinite transfer, on court order, or when a noneligible person no longer qualifies. Before discharge, the superintendent meets with the family or care team, or with the court if it ordered services.
Crisis services and admission priority at center
The center can serve people in crisis who are not eligible, with approval from the department commissioner and the superintendent. Residential stays are up to 90 days, with one extra 90‑day extension for transition. This crisis authority runs through June 30, 2027. Admissions weigh care needs, health and safety, and bed capacity. An eligible person does not lose a bed to a noneligible person who was not already admitted, and state residents get priority. For nonresidential or consult help, an authorized program manager, parent, guardian, or legal custodian must apply and show the person would benefit.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Senate Human Services
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/21/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 36 nays 11
Yes: 36 • No: 11
House vote • 4/7/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 65 nays 25
Yes: 65 • No: 25
Senate vote • 2/11/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 29 nays 17
Yes: 29 • No: 17
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 05/01
5/2/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/30
5/1/2025SenateSent to Governor
4/29/2025SenateSigned by President
4/29/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
4/28/2025HouseConference committee report adopted
4/24/2025HouseReported back from conference committee, placed on calendar (Senate accept)
4/21/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 36 nays 11
4/21/2025SenateConference committee report adopted
4/21/2025SenateReported back from conference committee, placed on calendar (Senate accept)
4/18/2025SenateConference committee appointed K. Anderson Beltz Rios
4/16/2025HouseConference committee appointed Lee Hogan Weston
4/14/2025SenateRefused to concur
4/14/2025SenateReturned to Senate (12)
4/8/2025SenateSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 65 nays 25
4/7/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
4/3/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 13 0 0
4/1/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 10:30
3/18/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Human Services Committee
2/18/2025HouseReceived from Senate
2/12/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 29 nays 17
2/11/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 12 4 0
2/10/2025SenateRereferred to Appropriations
1/31/2025SenateAmendment adopted
1/31/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 0 0
1/30/2025Senate
Bill Text
Adopted by the Senate Human Services Committee
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with House Amendments
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Ruby
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