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North Dakota Updates Licensing Rules for Emergency Medical Services Operations

Original title: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 23-27-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to emergency medical services response requirements.

Last action · March 24, 2025: Filed with Secretary Of State 03/20Sponsors: Todd Beard and 1 other

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What This Bill Does

Senate Bill 2101 updates North Dakota emergency medical services response requirements by amending licensing standards set by the department of health and human services.

Why it matters

Modifies the statutory licensing framework governing emergency medical service operations across North Dakota, affecting how operators are regulated by state health authorities.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Emergency medical services operations

Operators must comply with updated licensing standards and rules adopted by the department of health and human services.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What agency is responsible for adopting operator standards under this bill?
The department of health and human services is responsible for adopting rules for standards for operators.
What specific operational areas must the new rules cover?
The rules must cover availability times, 911 and emergent interfacility transport response requirements, driver's license types, training, equipment, license fees, personnel numbers, scope of practice, and performance standards.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

17 actions
  1. Mar 24, 2025
    Filed with Secretary Of State 03/20
  2. Mar 21, 2025SenateEnrolled
    Signed by Governor 03/19
  3. Mar 18, 2025SenateEnrolled
    Sent to Governor
  4. Mar 18, 2025Senate
    Signed by President
  5. Mar 18, 2025House
    Signed by Speaker
  6. Mar 14, 2025Senate
    Returned to Senate
Show 11 earlier actions
  1. Mar 13, 2025HouseFloor
    Second reading, passed, yeas 86 nays 2
  2. Mar 12, 2025House
    Laid over one legislative day
  3. Mar 11, 2025HouseCommittee
    Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 12 0 1
  4. Mar 10, 2025HouseCommittee
    Committee Hearing 03:15
  5. Feb 13, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Introduced, first reading, referred Human Services Committee
  6. Jan 17, 2025House
    Received from Senate
  7. Jan 16, 2025SenateFloor
    Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
  8. Jan 15, 2025SenateCommittee
    Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
  9. Jan 14, 2025SenateCommittee
    Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 0 0
  10. Jan 13, 2025SenateCommittee
    Committee Hearing 10:30
  11. Jan 7, 2025SenateIntroduced
    Introduced, first reading, referred Human Services Committee

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department of health and human services, North Dakota Century Code
Organizationdepartment of health and human services“Department responsible for adopting rules and standards for operators.”Map →
OrganizationNorth Dakota Century Code“Statutory code being amended by the bill.”Map →

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