Became law, signed January 23, 2026, 2 days after it was filed.
Special Session - Jan 2026, 2025–2026
Senate Bill 2402
Relating to the prescriptive authority of pharmacists and therapeutic substitution; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 26.1‑36.11‑01 and section 43‑15‑01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the scope of practice of pharmacists; to repeal section 43‑15‑25.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to approved laboratory tests; and to provide an effective date.
What it does
The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.
AN ACT to create and enact two new sections to chapter 43-15 and a new subsection to section 43-48-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the prescriptive authority of pharmacists and therapeutic substitution; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 26.1-36.11-01 and section 43-15-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the scope of practice of pharmacists; to repeal section 43-15-25.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to approved laboratory tests; and to provide an effective date.
Sponsors
Who carried the bill in each chamber, and who signed on. Each name leads to the member's page.
In the Senate
Sponsor
Its course
January 21 to January 28, 2026, on one scale. In the top row each mark is a day something happened; taller marks are busier days.
Each committee stop sits inside its chamber.
Every action15 actions on 4 days
In the SenateJan 21 to Jan 221 day
Joint PolicyJan 21 to Jan 210 days
In the House of RepresentativesJan 22 to Jan 231 day
Joint PolicyJan 22 to Jan 220 days
Waiting to be sentJan 23 to Jan 230 days
With the GovernorJan 23 to Jan 230 days
Votes
Yeas to nays, as the Legislative Assembly recorded them. Committee votes are set in.
Joint Policy14–0
Do pass as amended · Jan 21
Senate, second reading46–0
Passed · Jan 22 · 1 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Bob Paulson, Brad Bekkedahl, Chuck Walen, Claire Cory, Cole Conley, Dale Patten, David A. Clemens, David Hogue, Dean Rummel, Desiree van Oosting, Diane Larson, Dick Dever, Donald Schaible, Greg Kessel, Janne Myrdal, Jeff Barta, Jeffery J. Magrum, Jerry Klein, Jonathan Sickler, Jose L. Castaneda, Josh Boschee, Judy Lee, Justin Gerhardt, Kathy Hogan, Keith Boehm, Kent Weston, Kristin Roers, Kyle Davison, Larry Luick, Mark Enget, Mark F. Weber, Michael Dwyer, Michelle Powers, Mike Wobbema, Paul J. Thomas, Randy A. Burckhard, Randy D. Lemm, Richard Marcellais, Robert Erbele, Ronald Sorvaag, Ryan Braunberger, Scott Meyer, Sean Cleary, Terry M. Wanzek, Tim Mathern, Todd Beard
Not voting Michelle Axtman
Joint Policy14–0
Jan 22
House of Representatives, second reading91–1
Passed · Jan 23 · 2 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Alisa Mitskog, Andrew Marschall, Anna S. Novak, Austen Schauer, Austin Foss, Ben Koppelman, Bernie Satrom, Bert Anderson, Bill Tveit, Bob Martinson, Brandy L. Pyle, Carrie McLeod, Christina Wolff, Clayton Fegley, Collette Brown, Craig Headland, Dan Ruby, Daniel Johnston, Daniel R. Vollmer, David Monson, David Richter, Dawson Holle, Dennis Nehring, Desiree Morton, Dick Anderson, Don Vigesaa, Donald W. Longmuir, Donna Henderson, Dori Hauck, Doug Osowski, Dustin McNally, Dwight Kiefert, Eric J. Murphy, Glenn Bosch, Gregory Stemen, Gretchen Dobervich, Jared C. Hagert, Jared Hendrix, Jason Dockter, Jay Fisher, Jayme Davis, Jeff Hoverson, Jim Grueneich, Jim Jonas, Jim Kasper, Jon O. Nelson, Jonathan Warrey, Jorin Johnson, Karen A. Anderson, Karen Grindberg, Karen M. Rohr, Karla Rose Hanson, Kathy Frelich, Kathy Skroch, Keith Kempenich, Kelby Timmons, Landon Bahl, LaurieBeth Hager, Lawrence R. Klemin, Lisa Finley-DeVille, Lisa Meier, Liz Conmy, Lori VanWinkle, Macy Bolinske, Mark Sanford, Matthew Heilman, Matthew Ruby, Mike Beltz, Mike Berg, Mike Brandenburg, Mike Lefor, Mike Motschenbacher, Mike Nathe, Mike Schatz, Mitch Ostlie, Nathan Toman, Nels Christianson, Nico Rios, Pat D. Heinert, Patrick R. Hatlestad, Robin Weisz, Roger A. Maki, Scott Louser, Scott Wagner, Steve Swiontek, Steve Vetter, SuAnn Olson, Todd Porter, Ty Dressler, Vicky Steiner, Zachary Ista
Nay Karen Karls
Not voting Mary Schneider, TJ Brown
Amendments
Each amendment offered, and what became of it.
Senate committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Jan 22
Text
Each version as the Legislative Assembly printed it.
l9n doesn't hold this bill's text yet.
What happened
In l9n's words, one line for each step. Every action as the Legislative Assembly published it is below.
In the Senate Jan 21 – Jan 22
- Jan 21Introduced and sent to Joint Policy
- Heard in Joint Policy
- Joint Policy recommended it as amended, 14 to 0
- Jan 22Amended as the committee recommended
- Passed the Senate, 46 to 0
In the House of Representatives Jan 22 – Jan 23
- Jan 22Arrived in the House of Representatives
- Read a first time and sent to Joint Policy
- Jan 23Passed the House of Representatives, 91 to 1
To the Governor Jan 23 – Jan 28
- Jan 23Returned to the Senate
- Signed in the House of Representatives
- Signed in the Senate
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed by the Governor
- Jan 28Filed with the Secretary of State
All 15 actions, as published
- Jan 21Introduced, first reading, referred Joint Policy CommitteeSenate
- Jan 21Committee Hearing 01:00Senate
- Jan 21Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 14 0 0Senate
- Jan 22Amendment adopted, placed on calendarSenate
- Jan 22Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0Senate
- Jan 22Received from SenateHouse of Representatives
- Jan 22Introduced, first reading, referred Joint Policy CommitteeHouse of Representatives
- Jan 22Engrossment placed on calendar 14 0 0House of Representatives
- Jan 23Second reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 1House of Representatives
- Jan 23Returned to SenateSenate
- Jan 23Signed by SpeakerHouse of Representatives
- Jan 23Signed by PresidentSenate
- Jan 23Sent to GovernorSenate
- Jan 23Signed by Governor 01/23Senate
- Jan 28Filed with Secretary Of State 01/23Both houses