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HB 1021

AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of workforce safety and insurance.

69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)

North Dakota appropriates funds for workforce safety and insurance program operations, enabling workers' compensation administration and workplace safety enforcement statewide.

Filed with Secretary Of State 04/03
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Bill Summary · HB 1021

Legislative bill overview

HB 1021 is a North Dakota appropriations bill that allocates state funds to cover the operational expenses of the workforce safety and insurance program. The bill has completed the full legislative process and received gubernatorial approval as of April 2, 2025.

Why this is important

Workforce safety and insurance programs administer workers' compensation claims, safety inspections, and employer compliance—essential functions that directly affect workplace protections and insurance costs for North Dakota businesses and workers. Adequate funding ensures timely claim processing, workplace safety enforcement, and injury prevention services across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill text does not specify the appropriation amount, making it unclear whether funding represents an increase, decrease, or maintenance of current levels relative to previous budgets
  • Without detailed breakdown information, it's unknown how funds are allocated between claims administration, safety inspections, fraud prevention, and other program components
  • Workforce safety agencies often face tension between regulatory enforcement (which businesses may resist) and adequate staffing to process claims quickly (which claimants demand)

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

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