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North DakotaSB 24012026 January Special SessionSenate
AN ACT to create and enact a new subdivision to subsection 2 of section 12-60-24 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to criminal history record checks by the board of occupational therapy practice; to amend and reenact section 43-17-27.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to physician continuing education requirements; to provide a statement of legislative intent; and to provide an effective date.
Sponsored By: Legislative Management
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Occupational therapy board gains background check authority
North Dakota’s occupational therapy board can run criminal history checks on applicants and licensees, or during investigations. This authority covers matters under chapters 43-40 and 43-40.1. The law does not require checks in every case or set a fee for them. The act takes effect upon filing with the secretary of state.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Legislative Management
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Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 1/23/2026
Second reading, passed, yeas 92 nays 0
Yes: 92 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/22/2026
Second reading, passed, yeas 44 nays 2
Yes: 44 • No: 2
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 01/23
1/28/2026HouseSigned by Governor 01/23
1/23/2026SenateSent to Governor
1/23/2026SenateSigned by President
1/23/2026SenateSigned by Speaker
1/23/2026HouseReturned to Senate
1/23/2026SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 92 nays 0
1/23/2026HouseEngrossment placed on calendar 13 0 1
1/22/2026HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Joint Policy Committee
1/22/2026HouseReceived from Senate
1/22/2026HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 44 nays 2
1/22/2026SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
1/22/2026SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 12 2 0
1/21/2026SenateCommittee Hearing 01:00
1/21/2026SenateCommittee Hearing 10:30
1/21/2026SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Joint Policy Committee
1/21/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Roers
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