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SB 2140

AN ACT to amend and reenact section 50-06-33 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the dementia care services program.

69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) Introduced by Sean Cleary and 5 co-sponsors

The bill updates the dementia care program to define eligible clients as individuals with mild cognitive impairment or dementia and their caregivers, expanding services and provide

Filed with Secretary Of State 03/26
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Bill Summary · SB 2140

Summary — North Dakota SB 2140 (2025)

Title: An Act to amend and reenact section 50‑06‑33 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the dementia care services program

Status and timeline
- Introduced: January 7, 2025 (Sixty‑ninth Legislative Assembly).
- Passed Senate and House unanimously (Senate 47–0; House 93–0).
- Sent to Governor and signed: March 25, 2025.
- Filed with Secretary of State: March 26, 2025. (Check official code publications for the statute’s effective date.)

Purpose and intent
- To update and clarify the statutory framework for the statewide dementia care services program administered through the Department of Human Services, including a refined definition of the program’s client population and an expanded, clarified list of services the contracted provider must deliver.

Key provisions and changes
1. Definition update
- Revises the definition used in the section so that “client” (previously referenced as “dementia”) is defined as an individual who has symptoms consistent with mild cognitive impairment or dementia, and also explicitly includes that individual’s caregivers. The change shifts focus from labeling the condition to identifying the person(s) served.

  1. Contracting requirement

    • Continues (and clarifies) the requirement that the Department contract with a private provider to operate a statewide dementia care services program in each area served by a regional human service center.

  2. Required program services (consolidated and clarified)

    • Identify available regional services.
    • Provide information and education to: medical professionals, law enforcement, first responders, public health officials, and the public on:
      • Symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias;
      • Benefits of early detection and diagnosis and availability of treatments;
      • Research opportunities; and
      • Services available to individuals and caregivers.
    • Assess the needs of individuals with cognitive impairment and their caregivers across biological, psychological, social, emotional, and spiritual domains.
    • Provide consultation services to clients and caregivers.
    • Facilitate referrals to appropriate care and support services.
    • Provide training, including on‑demand training for direct care providers to help them manage and care for individuals with mild cognitive impairment or dementia.

Who is affected
- Primary: Individuals with symptoms of mild cognitive impairment or dementia and their caregivers (family caregivers, informal supports).
- Secondary: Regional human service centers, contracted private providers, direct care workers, health care professionals, first responders, law enforcement, and public health officials who will receive program information, training, and referral support.
- Fiscal impact: The bill requires contracting and program delivery but does not specify funding amounts. Actual budgetary impact depends on appropriations and contract terms enacted separately.

Procedural notes / next steps
- Because the bill amends statutory language and mandates statewide contracts, implementation will involve the Department procuring/expanding contractor agreements and operationalizing the training, referral, and outreach elements. For the exact effective date and any implementing rules or appropriations, consult the official statute publication, subsequent Department of Human Services rulemaking, and the state budget enacted for program funding.

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

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