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HB 1060

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 65-01-15, 65-01-15.1, and 65-01-15.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the presumption of compensability for correctional officers.

69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)

HB 1060 expands workers' compensation presumptions for North Dakota correctional officers, but failed 4-86 in the legislature on Jan 23, 2025.

Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 4 nays 86
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Bill Summary · HB 1060

Legislative bill overview

HB 1060 would amend North Dakota law to expand the presumption of compensability for correctional officers under workers' compensation. This means certain health conditions or injuries would be presumed work-related for correctional officers without requiring them to prove causation, similar to existing presumptions for other emergency responders.

Why is this important

Correctional officers face unique occupational hazards including violence, infectious disease exposure, and mental health challenges. Expanding compensability presumptions would reduce litigation burdens on injured officers and ensure faster access to workers' compensation benefits, though it increases costs to the state's workers' compensation system.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost to state budget: Broader presumptions increase workers' compensation claims and associated costs for the state as employer
  • Definition scope: Disagreement over which conditions should qualify (infectious diseases, PTSD, specific injuries) and whether presumptions are too broad or appropriately targeted
  • Precedent concerns: Some legislators may worry this sets a template for expanding presumptions for other occupational groups, increasing overall program costs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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