Bill
HB 1556
AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 5 of section 27-20.3-01, and sections 27-20.3-15 and 27-20.3-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a child in need of protection and termination of parental rights; to create a workgroup under the children's cabinet to study out-of-home placement or treatment of children with behavioral health issues; to provide for a report; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.
69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)
Introduced by Mike Beltz and 9 co-sponsors
Expands protections for children with severe behavioral/mental health disorders who pose household safety risks by broadening definitions, court options, and a new study group for
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/23