North Dakota legislation · 69th Legislative Assembly
North Dakota SB2171: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 25-03.1-26 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to an emergency mental health petition; and to declare an emergency.
Status: Signed into law, April 4, 2025
Relating to an emergency mental health petition; and to declare an emergency.
What the bill says
An act to amend and reenact section 25-03.1-26 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to an emergency mental health petition; and to declare an emergency.
From the enrolled text, March 31, 2025:
AN ACT to amend and reenact section 25-03.1-26 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to an emergency mental health petition; and to declare an emergency. SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. Section 25-03.1-26 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows: 25-03.1-26. Emergency procedure - Acceptance of petition and individual - Notice - Court hearing set. 1. A public treatment facility immediately shall accept and a private treatment facility may accept on a provisional basis the application and the individual admitted under section 25-03.1-25. The superintendent or director shall require an immediate examination of the subject and,. 2. either within twenty-four hours, exclusive of holidays, after admission or within Within seventy-two hours after admission, exclusive of holidays, if the individual is admitted with a serious physical condition or illness that requires prompt treatment as medically necessary, the superintendent or director shall either: a. Release the individual if the superintendent or director finds that the subject does not meet the emergency commitment standards; or b. File a petition if one has not been filed with the court of the individual's residence or the court which directed immediate custody under subsection 2 of section 25-03.1-25, giving notice to the court and stating in detail the circumstances and facts of the case. 2.3. Upon receipt of the petition and notice of …
Sponsors
- Tim Mathern (D, 11) · primary sponsor
- Todd Porter (R, 34)
- Kristin Roers (R, 27)
- Karen Rohr (R, 31)
Latest actions
- : Filed with Secretary Of State 04/03
- : Signed by Governor 04/02
- : Sent to Governor
- : Signed by President
- : Signed by Speaker
- : Returned to Senate
- : Second reading, passed, yeas 87 nays 5, Emergency clause carried
- : Laid over one legislative day
- : Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 10 1 2
- : Committee Hearing 10:00
Votes
- Final Passage (March 26, 2025): 87 yea, 5 nay, passed
- Final Passage (February 5, 2025): 45 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SB2171?
- SB2171 is a bill in the North Dakota Legislature (69th Legislative Assembly): AN ACT to amend and reenact section 25-03.1-26 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to an emergency mental health petition; and to declare an emergency.
- What does SB2171 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend and reenact section 25-03.1-26 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to an emergency mental health petition; and to declare an emergency.
- What is the status of SB2171?
- Signed into law as of April 4, 2025. Latest action: Filed with Secretary Of State 04/03 (April 4, 2025).
- Who sponsored SB2171?
- Tim Mathern (D, 11), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB2171?
- On the North Dakota Legislature website: https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo2171.html
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