2023 Bills Enacted by ND Legislature

Posted 3/25/24 (Mon)

Senate Bill No. 2205 establishes North Dakota as a member of the Interstate Compact on Psychologist Services or PsyPact. This requires no further action but becomes law on 8/1/23.  Adds capacity of the State Board of Psychologist Examiners to register psychology interns in accredited programs, enabling recognition for payment of services through the supervisor by third party payers - after ND Administrative Code is passed.

House Bill No. 1050 updates statutory references to replace "substance abuse" with "substance use disorder"and allows DHHS to use registered mail, personal delivery, or email to provide required written notice of license suspension or revocation of a license to operate a substance use disorder treatment program.

House Bill No. 1312 extends through June 30, 2027, the power of DHHS to provide resources on mental health awareness and suicide prevention to public and nonpublic schools.

Senate Bill No. 2077 authorizes DHHS to administer, develop, and implement a gambling disorder prevention, awareness, crisis intervention, rehabilitation, and treatment services program, instead of contracting with a qualified treatment service provider to provide these services.

Senate Bill No. 2086 directs DHHS to adopt rules for an evidence-based alcohol and drug education program certification and expands who is eligible to participate in the department's alcohol and drug education program to include individuals over the age of 21 and individuals who have violated the law regarding driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any other drug or substance, or regarding possession of marijuana.