SB 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.
Last action — Filed with Secretary Of State 01/23
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 21, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Kelly Armstrong (Republican) on January 23, 2026.
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Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
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Summary
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.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
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The recent amendments to Senate Bill No. 2402 clarify the definition of "comprehensive medication management" for pharmacists in North Dakota. This update ensures that pharmacists assess each patient's medications to confirm they are appropriate, effective, and safe, considering any other medications they may be taking. This change is significant because it enhances patient safety and promotes more thorough medication management, which can prevent adverse drug events. Additionally, the bill eliminates an outdated provision related to approved laboratory tests, allowing pharmacists to focus on more relevant aspects of their practice.
25.1386.03000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota FIRSTIn ENGROSSMENTSpecial ENGROSSEDSession Commencing Wednesday, January 21, 2026 SENATE BILL NO.
2402 Introduced(Legislative byManagement) Legislative Management (Joint Policy Committee) AAN BILLACT for 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;
Page(4) No.Performing a comprehensive medication review to identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related problems, including adverse drug events;
1 25.1386.03000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly (4) Performing a comprehensive medication review to identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related problems, including adverse drug events;
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Immunization and vaccination by injection of an individual who is at least three years of age upon an order by a practitioner authorized to prescribe such a drug Pageor No.by written protocol with a physician or nurse practitioner and subsequently reported as a childhood immunization and other information if required to the state's immunization information system pursuant to section 23-01-05.3;
2 25.1386.03000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly or by written protocol with a physician or nurse practitioner and subsequently reported as a childhood immunization and other information if required to the state's immunization information system pursuant to section 23-01-05.3;
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"Pharmacy technician" means a person registered by the board who is employed by a pharmacy to assist licensed pharmacists in the practice of pharmacy by performing specific tasks delegated by and under the immediate personal supervision and control of a licensed pharmacist, as permitted by the board.
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and the offering or performing of those acts, services, Pageoperations, No.or transactions necessary in the conduct, operation, management, and control of radiopharmaceuticals.
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2402 - PAGE 10 ____________________________ ____________________________ 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 46 Nays 0 Absent 1 House Vote:
Yeas 91 Nays 1 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
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Filed with Secretary Of State 01/23
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Signed by Governor 01/23
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Sent to Governor
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Returned to Senate
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Second reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 1
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Engrossment placed on calendar 14 0 0
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Introduced, first reading, referred Joint Policy Committee
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Received from Senate
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Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0
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Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
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Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 14 0 0
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Committee Hearing 01:00
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Introduced, first reading, referred Joint Policy Committee
Sponsors
- Legislative Management · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →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.
Show all 147 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 2402 do?
- 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.
- Who sponsors SB 2402?
- SB 2402 is sponsored by Legislative Management.
- What is the current status of SB 2402?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 21, 2026. Enacted.
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