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Read. Follow. Verify.North Dakota directs legislative study on government service accessibility for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing
Last action · March 24, 2025: Filed with Secretary Of State 03/20Sponsor: Kathy Frelich
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What This Bill Does
North Dakota has enacted House Bill 1097, requiring a study during the 2025-26 regarding the accessibility of state and local government services for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have hearing differences.
The measure establishes a formal investigative process involving multiple state agencies and community members to evaluate communication barriers in government services and report recommendations to the seventieth legislative assembly.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have hearing differences
Their communication accessibility and experiences when interacting with state and local government entities are the subject of the mandated study and potential future legislation.
state and local government entities
They are subject to review regarding their communication practices and compliance with federal accessibility requirements.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
15 actions- Mar 24, 2025Filed with Secretary Of State 03/20
- Mar 21, 2025HouseEnrolledSigned by Governor 03/19
- Mar 18, 2025HouseEnrolledSent to Governor
- Mar 18, 2025HouseSigned by Speaker
- Mar 17, 2025SenateSigned by President
- Mar 14, 2025HouseReturned to House
Show 9 earlier actions
- Mar 13, 2025SenateFloorSecond reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
- Mar 12, 2025SenateCommitteeReported back, do pass, place on calendar 5 0 1
- Mar 5, 2025SenateCommitteeCommittee Hearing 01:00
- Feb 13, 2025SenateIntroducedIntroduced, first reading, referred Human Services Committee
- Jan 20, 2025SenateReceived from House
- Jan 17, 2025HouseFloorSecond reading, passed, yeas 87 nays 1
- Jan 16, 2025HouseCommitteeReported back, do pass, place on calendar 13 0 0
- Jan 14, 2025HouseCommitteeCommittee Hearing 03:00
- Jan 7, 2025HouseIntroducedIntroduced, first reading, referred Human Services Committee
Version history
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