North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · 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.

Enacted Last action April 25, 2025: Filed with Secretary Of State 04/23

Plain-language summary

HB 1556 is a bill introduced in the North Dakota House on January 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Greg Stemen (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 25, 2025): Filed with Secretary Of State 04/23.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Greg Stemen (Republican). 9 co-sponsors.