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Yes: 132 • No: 5
North DakotaSB 21712025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT to amend and reenact section 25-03.1-26 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to an emergency mental health petition; and to declare an emergency.
Sponsored By: Tim Mathern (Democratic)
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Bill Overview
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3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Fast court hearing and a lawyer
After a petition and notice of emergency detention, the judge must set a hearing within four days after detention, not counting weekends and holidays. The judge can delay only if you are released, you enter voluntary treatment, you ask for a continuance, or the judge shows good cause. If you do not have a lawyer, the judge must appoint one.
Faster decisions after emergency admission
When you are admitted for an emergency mental health hold, a public facility must accept you right away; a private one can accept you temporarily. The director must get you an immediate exam. After you reach the examiner, the facility must decide within 24 hours after admission (not counting weekends and holidays) to release you or file a court petition. If you had a serious physical illness needing fast treatment when admitted, the deadline is 72 hours. The petition goes to your home court or the court that ordered your custody and must detail the facts.
Emergency changes take effect now
This law is an emergency measure and takes effect right away. The new timelines and rights apply immediately to people in the emergency mental health process.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Tim Mathern
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Todd Porter
Republican • House
Karen M. Rohr
Republican • House
Kristin Roers
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/26/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 87 nays 5, Emergency clause carried
Yes: 87 • No: 5
Senate vote • 2/5/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 45 nays 0, Emergency clause carried
Yes: 45 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/03
4/4/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/02
4/3/2025SenateSent to Governor
3/31/2025SenateSigned by President
3/31/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
3/31/2025HouseReturned to Senate
3/27/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 87 nays 5, Emergency clause carried
3/26/2025HouseLaid over one legislative day
3/21/2025HouseReported back, do pass, place on calendar 10 1 2
3/19/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 10:00
3/5/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, (emergency), referred Human Services Committee
2/18/2025HouseReceived from Senate
2/6/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 45 nays 0, Emergency clause carried
2/5/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/4/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 0 0
2/3/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 09:15
1/20/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, (emergency), referred Human Services Committee
1/13/2025Senate
Bill Text
Adopted by the Senate Human Services Committee
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
INTRODUCED
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