North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · Bill
HB 1216: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 26.1-36 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to out-of-pocket expenses for prescription drugs; to amend and reenact section 26.1-36.6-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to self-insurance health care plans; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1216 is a bill introduced in the North Dakota House on January 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 26.1-36 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to out-of-pocket expenses for prescription drugs; to amend and reenact section 26.1-36.6-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to self-insurance health care plans; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date. Primary sponsor: Karen Karls (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 2, 2025): Filed with Secretary Of State 04/29.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relating to out‑of‑pocket expenses for prescription drugs; to amend and reenact section 26.1‑36.6‑03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to self‑insurance health care plans; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Karls | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Josh Boschee | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Dick Dever | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Jared C. Hagert | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Dwight Kiefert | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Ron Sorvaag | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Scott Wagner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Filed with Secretary Of State 04/29
- Signed by Governor 04/29
- Sent to Governor
- Signed by Speaker
- Signed by President
- Second reading, passed, yeas 56 nays 37
- Concurred
- Returned to House (12)
- Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 29 nays 18
- Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
- Reported back amended, do not pass, placed on calendar 10 6 0
- Rereferred to Appropriations
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