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North DakotaSB 24012025 Special SessionSenateWALLET
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
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Physician CME rules, audits, and alternatives
Physicians licensed in North Dakota must complete continuing education set by the board and show proof before renewal. Each renewal cycle must include at least 1 hour on nutrition and metabolic health. The board may accept ABMS, AOA, or RCPSC certification instead of CME, or grant exemptions by rule. If you miss an audit response, the board can treat that as noncompliance and hold a hearing. Noncompliance can trigger a fee up to three times your licensure fee, plus other penalties.
Online course on North Dakota medical law
The medical board posts a course on its website about state laws tied to medical practice (chapters 12.1-19.1, 14-02.1, and 14-02.6). The Office of Management and Budget contracts for it, and the Attorney General approves it. The board updates it over time. Using the course does not create a right to sue the board.
Law takes effect when filed
The law takes effect on the date it is filed 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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