Bill
HB 1564
AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 27-19.1-01 and 27-19.1-02, subsection 1 of section 27-19.1-03, subsection 1 of section 27-19.1-04, and sections 27-19.1-05 and 27-19.1-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to Indian child welfare.
69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)
Introduced by Mike Beltz and 9 co-sponsors
The bill expands and formalizes “active efforts” to keep Indian families together, requiring specific culturally appropriate steps before removal or termination of parental rights.
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/11