North Dakota 69-2025 Assembly Status: Enacted

SB 2401 — Relating to criminal history record checks by the board of occupational therapy practice; to amend and reenact section 43‑17‑27.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to physician continuing education requirements; to provide a statement of legislative intent; and to provide an effective date.

Last action — Filed with Secretary Of State 01/23

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 21, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Armstrong (Republican) on January 23, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

AN ACT to create and enact a new subdivision to subsection 2 of section 12-60-24 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to criminal history record checks by the board of occupational therapy practice; to amend and reenact section 43-17-27.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to physician continuing education requirements; to provide a statement of legislative intent; and to provide an effective date.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

75 added · 64 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Senate Bill 2401 includes a new provision for criminal history record checks specifically related to the board of occupational therapy practice, ensuring that they can properly vet applicants and licensees. Additionally, it now mandates that physicians complete at least one hour of continuing education on nutrition and metabolic health during each renewal cycle. These changes are important as they reinforce the standards for professional practice and ensure that healthcare providers are up-to-date on essential health topics for patient care.

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25.1384.02000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota FIRST ENGROSSMENT ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO.
Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota In Special Session Commencing Wednesday, January 21, 2026 SENATE BILL NO.
2401 Introduced by Legislative Management (Joint Policy Committee) A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new subdivision to subsection 2 of section 12-60-24 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to criminal history record checks by the board of occupational therapy practice;
2401 (Legislative Management) (Joint Policy Committee) AN ACT to create and enact a new subdivision to subsection 2 of section 12-60-24 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to criminal history record checks by the board of occupational therapy practice;
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2401 - PAGE 3 ____________________________ ____________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House ____________________________ ____________________________ Secretary of the Senate Chief Clerk of the House This certifies that the within bill originated in the Senate of the Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota and is known on the records of that body as Senate Bill No.
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Yeas 92 Nays 0 Absent 2 ____________________________ Secretary of the Senate Received by the Governor at ________M.
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____________________________ Governor Filed in this office this ___________day of _______________________________________, 2026, at ________ o’clock ________M.
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Action History

  1. Filed with Secretary Of State 01/23

  2. Signed by Governor 01/23

  3. Sent to Governor

  4. Signed by President

  5. Signed by Speaker

  6. Returned to Senate

  7. Second reading, passed, yeas 92 nays 0

  8. Engrossment placed on calendar 13 0 1

  9. Introduced, first reading, referred Joint Policy Committee

  10. Received from Senate

  11. Second reading, passed, yeas 44 nays 2

  12. Amendment adopted, placed on calendar

  13. Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 12 2 0

  14. Committee Hearing 01:00

  15. Committee Hearing 10:30

  16. Introduced, first reading, referred Joint Policy Committee

Sponsors

  • Legislative Management · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Legislative Management

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2401 do?
AN ACT to create and enact a new subdivision to subsection 2 of section 12-60-24 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to criminal history record checks by the board of occupational therapy practice; to amend and reenact section 43-17-27.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to physician continuing education requirements; to provide a statement of legislative intent; and to provide an effective date.
Who sponsors SB 2401?
SB 2401 is sponsored by Legislative Management.
What is the current status of SB 2401?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 21, 2026. Enacted.
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