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Yes: 133 • No: 3
North DakotaSB 22332025 Regular SessionSenate
AN ACT to amend and reenact section 32-12.2-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to notice requirements for claims against the state.
Sponsored By: Jonathan Sickler (Republican)
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Bill Overview
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2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Deadlines and exceptions for state claims
To seek money from North Dakota or a state worker, you must give written notice to the Office of Management and Budget director within 180 days after you discover the injury. For a serious injury (as defined in state law), you have one year after discovery. For a death, the personal representative, spouse, or next of kin may give notice within one year after the death. Time does not count while you are incapacitated. Time limits do not apply to claims based on sexual assault, sexual abuse, gross sexual imposition, or other sexual acts defined in state law. If you sue, you must also deliver a copy of the summons or complaint to the director when you serve it.
How the state settles and pays claims
After notice, the budget director promptly tells the agency head, the attorney general, and any insurer. If the state risk fund covers your claim and it is over $10,000, any written settlement needs consultation with the agency head and approval by the attorney general. The director may settle covered claims of $10,000 or less alone, if the claim is in writing. Claims are paid from the state risk management fund unless insurance or a government self‑insurance pool covers them. When the fund pays, it also pays necessary loss‑adjustment costs, like investigation costs and attorney fees. If you accept a settlement, it is final and you fully release the state and the employee.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jonathan Sickler
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Steve Vetter
Republican • House
Claire Cory
Republican • Senate
Diane Larson
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/26/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 88 nays 3
Yes: 88 • No: 3
Senate vote • 1/30/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 45 nays 0
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 88 nays 3
3/26/2025HouseReported back, do pass, place on calendar 11 0 3
3/21/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 03:00
3/6/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Government and Veterans Affairs Committee
2/18/2025HouseReceived from Senate
1/31/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 45 nays 0
1/30/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 7 0 0
1/29/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 02:30
1/28/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
1/17/2025Senate
Bill Text
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