State Bills: North Dakota

Prescription Drug Transparency Reporting Study

North Dakota enacted SB 2370 on May 2, 2025, directing the Legislative Management to conduct a study regarding prescription drug transparency reporting under the federal drug discount program (340B Program). The study will examine existing transparency requirements and reporting mechanisms. The bill passed with bipartisan sponsorship and conference committee concurrence before receiving gubernatorial approval.

Rural Catalyst Committee and Regional Planning Council Amendments

North Dakota enacted SB 2390, creating a rural catalyst committee, grant program, and fund to support rural economic development. The bill amends the definition of regional planning councils in North Dakota Century Code Chapter 54-40.1 and includes an appropriation and transfer provision. The legislation was signed by the Governor on May 2, 2025.

Oil and Gas Well Exemptions and Enhanced Oil Recovery Tax Incentives

North Dakota Legislature passed SB 2397, amending multiple sections of the North Dakota Century Code to modify tax exemptions for oil and gas wells. The bill extends temporary exemptions for wells using flare avoidance systems, creates a limited exemption for development incentive wells, and provides gross production tax exemptions for gas from enhanced oil recovery projects. The legislation was signed by the Governor on May 17, 2025.

Human Trafficking Prevention Education in Schools

North Dakota Legislative Assembly passed SB 2330, requiring human trafficking and exploitation prevention education for students at public schools and tribal schools. The bill was signed by the Governor on May 2, 2025, creating a new section in North Dakota Century Code Chapter 15.1-09. Schools must now implement this curriculum as a new educational requirement.

Sexual Violence Survivor Rights Act

North Dakota enacted SB 2387 to establish statutory rights for sexual violence survivors under state law. The bill creates a new section to chapter 12.1-34 of the North Dakota Century Code, granting survivors specific rights related to notification, access to services, and confidentiality. The legislation was signed by Governor Burgum on May 17, 2025, and affects government agencies, healthcare providers, and law enforcement entities operating in the state.