North Dakota HB1564: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 27-19.1-01 and 27-19.1-02, subsection 1 of section 27-19.1-03, subsection 1 of section 27-19.1-04, and sections 27-19.1-05 and 27-19.1-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to Indian child welfare.

What the bill says

An act to amend and reenact sections 27-19.1-01 and 27-19.1-02, subsection 1 of section 27-19.1-03, subsection 1 of section 27-19.1-04, and sections 27-19.1-05 and 27-19.1-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to Indian child welfare.

From the enrolled text, April 4, 2025:

AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 27-19.1-01 and 27-19.1-02, subsection 1 of section 27-19.1-03, subsection 1 of section 27-19.1-04, and sections 27-19.1-05 and 27-19.1-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to Indian child welfare. SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. Section 27-19.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows: 27-19.1-01. Active efforts and procedures - Definitions. 1. As used in this chapter, unless context requires otherwise: a. "Active efforts" means affirmative, active, thorough, and timely efforts intended primarily to maintain or reunite an Indian child with the Indian child's family. If an agency is involved in the child custody proceeding, active efforts must involve assisting the parent or a parent or Indian custodian with the steps of a case plan and including accessing or developing the resources necessary to satisfy the case plan. To the maximum extent possible, active efforts should be provided in a manner consistent with the prevailing social and cultural conditions and way of life of the Indian child's tribe and should be conducted in partnership with the Indian child and the Indian child's parents, extended family members, Indian custodians, and tribe. Active efforts are to be tailored to the facts and circumstances of the case. The term includes: (1) Conducting a comprehensive assessment of the circumstances of the Indian child's family, with …

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Sponsors

• Jayme Davis (D, 9) · primary sponsor
• Mike Beltz (R, 20)
• Collette Brown (D, 9)
• Sean Cleary (R, 35)
• Claire Cory (R, 42)
• Lisa Finley-DeVille (D, 4A)
• Kathy Hogan (D, 21)
• Dawson Holle (R, 31)
• Judy Lee (R, 13)
• Kent Weston (R, 15)

Latest actions

1. April 14, 2025: Filed with Secretary Of State 04/11
2. April 11, 2025: Signed by Governor 04/10
3. April 8, 2025: Sent to Governor
4. April 8, 2025: Signed by Speaker
5. April 4, 2025: Signed by President
6. April 2, 2025: Second reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 0
7. April 2, 2025: Concurred
8. March 18, 2025: Returned to House (12)
9. March 17, 2025: Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 47 nays 0
10. March 14, 2025: Amendment adopted, placed on calendar

Votes

• Final Passage (April 2, 2025): 91 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Final Passage (March 17, 2025): 47 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Final Passage (February 19, 2025): 90 yea, 1 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1564?

HB1564 is a bill in the North Dakota Legislature (69th Legislative Assembly): AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 27-19.1-01 and 27-19.1-02, subsection 1 of section 27-19.1-03, subsection 1 of section 27-19.1-04, and sections 27-19.1-05 and 27-19.1-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to Indian child welfare.

What does HB1564 do?

In its own words: An act to amend and reenact sections 27-19.1-01 and 27-19.1-02, subsection 1 of section 27-19.1-03, subsection 1 of section 27-19.1-04, and sections 27-19.1-05 and 27-19.1-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to Indian child welfare.

What is the status of HB1564?

Signed into law as of April 14, 2025. Latest action: Filed with Secretary Of State 04/11 (April 14, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1564?

Jayme Davis (D, 9), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1564?

On the North Dakota Legislature website: https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1564.html