HB1556Introduced in the House
A child in need of protection and termination of parental rights; to create a workgroup under the children's cabinet to study out-of-home placement or treatment of children with behavioral health issues; to provide for a report; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.
Introduced by Greg Stemen, District 27
What does this bill do?
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Official description
AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 5 of section 27-20.3-01, and sections 27-20.3-15 and 27-20.3-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a child in need of protection and termination of parental rights; to create a workgroup under the children's cabinet to study out-of-home placement or treatment of children with behavioral health issues; to provide for a report; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.
Where it stands
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/23
April 25, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Second reading · April 17, 2025
91
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
94 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hatlestad | 1 | Yes |
| David Richter | 1 | Yes |
| Bert Anderson | 2 | Yes |
| Donald Longmuir | 2 | Yes |
| Jeff Hoverson | 3 | Yes |
| Lori VanWinkle | 3 | Yes |
| Clayton Fegley | 4 | Yes |
| Lisa Finley-Deville | 4 | Yes |
| Scott Louser | 5 | Yes |
| Jay Fisher | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, first reading, referred to Human Services
Committee Hearing 10:20 (Human Services)
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 13 0 0
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
Second reading, passed, yeas 90 nays 0, Emergency clause carried
Received from House
Introduced, first reading, (emergency), referred to Human Services
Committee Hearing 10:15 (Human Services)
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 0 0
Laid over one legislative day
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 46 nays 0
Emergency clause carried
Returned to House (12)
Concurred
Second reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 0, Emergency clause carried
Signed by President
Signed by Speaker
Sent to Governor
Signed by Governor 04/23
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/23
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