North Dakota HB1338: AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 50-25.1-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a determination by the department of health and human services of an individual's military status in child abuse and neglect assessments.

What the bill says

An act to create and enact a new subsection to section 50-25.1-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a determination by the department of health and human services of an individual's military status in child abuse and neglect assessments.

From the enrolled text, March 17, 2025:

AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 50-25.1-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a determination by the department of health and human services of an individual's military status in child abuse and neglect assessments. SECTION 1. A new subsection to section 50-25.1-05 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows: The department or authorized agent shall determine the military status of any individual subject to an assessment, at the initiation of a child abuse or neglect assessment. If the department determines an allegation of abuse or neglect involves a military-affiliated individual, the department shall notify the nearest military installation's family advocacy program of the allegation and investigation. The military installation is responsible for reporting the data to the federal department of defense. The department may develop a memorandum of understanding for use by the human service zone. For purposes of this subsection: a. "Military-affiliated individual" means an individual with an active military status and the individual's dependents. b. "Military status" includes any branch of the United States military, and the national guard or reserve. H. B. NO. 1338 - PAGE 2 ____________________________ ____________________________ Speaker of the House President of the Senate ____________________________ ____________________________ Chief Clerk of the House Secretary of the Senate This certifies that the within bill originated …

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Sponsors

• Matthew Ruby (R, 40) · primary sponsor
• Brad Bekkedahl (R, 1)
• Mike Beltz (R, 20)
• Macy Bolinske (R, 40)
• Dick Dever (R, 32)
• Daniel Johnston (R, 24)
• Lawrence Klemin (R, 47)
• Judy Lee (R, 13)
• Jeremy Olson (R, 26)
• Kristin Roers (R, 27)
• Michael Wobbema (R, 24)

Latest actions

1. March 24, 2025: Filed with Secretary Of State 03/20
2. March 21, 2025: Signed by Governor 03/19
3. March 18, 2025: Sent to Governor
4. March 18, 2025: Signed by Speaker
5. March 17, 2025: Signed by President
6. March 14, 2025: Returned to House
7. March 13, 2025: Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
8. March 12, 2025: Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 6 0 0
9. March 11, 2025: Committee Hearing 10:00
10. February 18, 2025: Introduced, first reading, referred Human Services Committee

Votes

• Final Passage (March 13, 2025): 47 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Final Passage (February 17, 2025): 90 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1338?

HB1338 is a bill in the North Dakota Legislature (69th Legislative Assembly): AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 50-25.1-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a determination by the department of health and human services of an individual's military status in child abuse and neglect assessments.

What does HB1338 do?

In its own words: An act to create and enact a new subsection to section 50-25.1-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a determination by the department of health and human services of an individual's military status in child abuse and neglect assessments.

What is the status of HB1338?

Signed into law as of March 24, 2025. Latest action: Filed with Secretary Of State 03/20 (March 24, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1338?

Matthew Ruby (R, 40), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1338?

On the North Dakota Legislature website: https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1338.html