Became law, signed April 23, 2025, 96 days after it was filed.
2025 Regular Session, 2025–2026
Senate Bill 2232
Relating to an exemption for postpartum exposure to controlled substances and alcohol; to amend and reenact sections 50‑25.1‑16 and 50‑25.1‑17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to reporting requirements for prenatal exposure to controlled substances and alcohol abuse and toxicology test requirements; and to repeal section 50‑25.1‑18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to reporting requirements for prenatal exposure to alcohol misuse.
What it does
The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.
AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 50-25.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to an exemption for postpartum exposure to controlled substances and alcohol; to amend and reenact sections 50-25.1-16 and 50-25.1-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to reporting requirements for prenatal exposure to controlled substances and alcohol abuse and toxicology test requirements; and to repeal section 50-25.1-18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to reporting requirements for prenatal exposure to alcohol misuse.
Sponsors
Who carried the bill in each chamber, and who signed on. Each name leads to the member's page.
In the Senate
Sponsor
5 co-sponsors
Gretchen Dobervich, Judy Lee, Emily O'Brien, Kristin Roers, Gregory Stemen
Its course
January 17 to April 24, 2025, 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 action18 actions on 14 days
In the SenateJan 17 to Feb 418 days
Human ServicesJan 17 to Feb 317 days
In the House of RepresentativesFeb 4 to Apr 863 days
Human ServicesFeb 18 to Apr 142 days
Back in the SenateApr 8 to Apr 1810 days
Waiting to be sentApr 18 to Apr 180 days
With the GovernorApr 18 to Apr 235 days
Votes
Yeas to nays, as the Legislative Assembly recorded them. Committee votes are set in.
Do pass · Feb 3
Senate, second reading46–0
Passed · Feb 4 · 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, 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 Axtman, 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 Greg Kessel
Do pass as amended · Apr 1
House of Representatives, second reading57–36
Passed · Apr 8 · 1 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Alisa Mitskog, Anna S. Novak, Austen Schauer, Austin Foss, Bernie Satrom, Bob Martinson, Brandy L. Pyle, Carrie McLeod, Clayton Fegley, Collette Brown, Cynthia Schreiber-Beck, Dan Ruby, David Monson, David Richter, Dick Anderson, Dwight Kiefert, Emily O'Brien, Eric J. Murphy, Glenn Bosch, Gregory Stemen, Gretchen Dobervich, Jared C. Hagert, Jason Dockter, Jay Fisher, Jayme Davis, Jeremy Olson, Jim Grueneich, Jim Jonas, Jon O. Nelson, Jonathan Warrey, Karen Grindberg, Karen Karls, Karla Rose Hanson, Keith Kempenich, Landon Bahl, LaurieBeth Hager, Lawrence R. Klemin, Lisa Finley-DeVille, Liz Conmy, Mary Schneider, Matthew Ruby, Mike Beltz, Mike Berg, Mike Brandenburg, Mike Lefor, Mike Motschenbacher, Mike Nathe, Mitch Ostlie, Nathan Toman, Nels Christianson, Patrick R. Hatlestad, Robin Weisz, Scott Louser, Steve Swiontek, Steve Vetter, Todd Porter, Zachary Ista
Nay Andrew Marschall, Ben Koppelman, Bert Anderson, Bill Tveit, Christina Wolff, Craig Headland, Daniel Johnston, Daniel R. Vollmer, Dawson Holle, Dennis Nehring, Desiree Morton, Don Vigesaa, Donald W. Longmuir, Donna Henderson, Dori Hauck, Doug Osowski, Jared Hendrix, Jeff Hoverson, Jim Kasper, Jorin Johnson, Karen A. Anderson, Karen M. Rohr, Kathy Frelich, Lisa Meier, Macy Bolinske, Mark Sanford, Matthew Heilman, Mike Schatz, Nico Rios, Pat D. Heinert, Roger A. Maki, Scott Wagner, SuAnn Olson, TJ Brown, Ty Dressler, Vicky Steiner
Not voting Lori VanWinkle
Senate, second reading44–2
Passed · Apr 15 · 1 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Bob Paulson, 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, 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 Axtman, 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
Nay Jeffery J. Magrum, Michelle Powers
Not voting Brad Bekkedahl
Amendments
Each amendment offered, and what became of it.
House of Representatives committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Apr 3
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 17 – Feb 4
- Jan 17Introduced and sent to Human Services
- Feb 3Heard in Human Services
- Human Services recommended it, 6 to 0
- Feb 4Passed the Senate, 46 to 0
In the House of Representatives Feb 5 – Apr 8
- Feb 5Arrived in the House of Representatives
- Feb 18Read a first time and sent to Human Services
- Mar 17Heard in Human Services
- Apr 1Human Services recommended it as amended, 7 to 6
- Apr 3Amended as the committee recommended
- Apr 8Passed the House of Representatives, 57 to 36
Back in the Senate Apr 9 – Apr 18
- Apr 9Returned to the Senate
- Apr 15The Senate agreed to the other chamber's changes
- Passed the Senate, 44 to 2
- Apr 18Signed in the House of Representatives
To the Governor Apr 18 – Apr 24
- Apr 18Signed in the Senate
- Sent to the Governor
- Apr 23Signed by the Governor
- Apr 24Filed with the Secretary of State
All 18 actions, as published
- Jan 17Introduced, first reading, referred Human Services CommitteeSenate
- Feb 3Committee Hearing 09:00Senate
- Feb 3Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 6 0 0Senate
- Feb 4Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0Senate
- Feb 5Received from SenateHouse of Representatives
- Feb 18Introduced, first reading, referred Human Services CommitteeHouse of Representatives
- Mar 17Committee Hearing 02:30House of Representatives
- Apr 1Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 7 6 0House of Representatives
- Apr 3Amendment adopted, placed on calendarHouse of Representatives
- Apr 8Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 57 nays 36House of Representatives
- Apr 9Returned to Senate (12)Senate
- Apr 15ConcurredSenate
- Apr 15Second reading, passed, yeas 44 nays 2Senate
- Apr 18Signed by SpeakerHouse of Representatives
- Apr 18Signed by PresidentSenate
- Apr 18Sent to GovernorSenate
- Apr 23Signed by Governor 04/21Senate
- Apr 24Filed with Secretary Of State 04/22Both houses