North Dakota legislation · 69th Legislative Assembly
North Dakota HB1485: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 50-24.1-02.6 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the personal needs allowance amount for eligible beneficiaries; to provide for an increase in the personal monthly needs allowance; and to provide an appropriation.
Status: Signed into law, June 11, 2025
Relating to the personal needs allowance amount for eligible beneficiaries; to provide for an increase in the personal monthly needs allowance; and to provide an appropriation.
What the bill says
An act to amend and reenact section 50-24.1-02.6 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the personal needs allowance amount for eligible beneficiaries; to provide for an increase in the personal monthly needs allowance; and to provide an appropriation.
From the enrolled text, April 29, 2025:
AN ACT to amend and reenact section 50-24.1-02.6 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the personal needs allowance amount for eligible beneficiaries; to provide for an increase in the personal monthly needs allowance; and to provide an appropriation. SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. Section 50-24.1-02.6 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows: 50-24.1-02.6. Medical assistance benefits - Eligibility criteria. 1. The department shall provide medical assistance benefits to otherwise eligible persons who are medically needy persons who have countable income that does not exceed an amount determined under subsection 2. 2. The department shall establish an income level for medically needy persons at an amount no less than required by federal law. 3. The department shall provide medical assistance benefits to children and families coverage groups and pregnant women without consideration of assets. 4. The department shall provide medical assistance benefits to otherwise eligible pregnant women who are lawfully present in the United States. 5. The department may require, as a condition of eligibility, individuals eligible for Medicare part A, B, or D to apply for such coverage. 6. The department shall provide a personal monthly needs allowance, to be reviewed and adjusted annually based on inflation. SECTION 2. PERSONAL MONTHLY NEEDS ALLOWANCE INCREASE. The department of health and human services shall increase the personal …
Sponsors
- Carrie McLeod (R, 45) · primary sponsor
- Sean Cleary (R, 35)
- Dick Dever (R, 32)
- Kathy Hogan (D, 21)
- Karen Karls (R, 35)
- Judy Lee (R, 13)
- Nico Rios (R, 23)
- Bernie Satrom (R, 12)
- Austen Schauer (R, 13)
- Steve Swiontek (R, 10)
- Scott Wagner (R, 45)
- Robin Weisz (R, 14)
Latest actions
- : Filed with Secretary Of State 05/02
- : Signed by Governor 05/01
- : Sent to Governor
- : Signed by Speaker
- : Signed by President
- : Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 46 nays 1
- : Conference committee report adopted
- : Reported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendar
- : Second reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 2
- : Conference committee report adopted
Votes
- Final Passage (April 28, 2025): 46 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Final Passage (April 25, 2025): 91 yea, 2 nay, passed
- Final Passage (April 10, 2025): 46 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Final Passage (February 18, 2025): 85 yea, 2 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB1485?
- HB1485 is a bill in the North Dakota Legislature (69th Legislative Assembly): AN ACT to amend and reenact section 50-24.1-02.6 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the personal needs allowance amount for eligible beneficiaries; to provide for an increase in the personal monthly needs allowance; and to provide an appropriation.
- What does HB1485 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend and reenact section 50-24.1-02.6 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the personal needs allowance amount for eligible beneficiaries; to provide for an increase in the personal monthly needs allowance; and to provide an appropriation.
- What is the status of HB1485?
- Signed into law as of June 11, 2025. Latest action: Filed with Secretary Of State 05/02 (June 11, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB1485?
- Carrie McLeod (R, 45), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1485?
- On the North Dakota Legislature website: https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1485.html
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