North Dakota SB2173: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 10 of section 50-25.1-02 and section 50-25.1-11.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of a children's advocacy center and the confidentiality of communications and records in the possession of a children's advocacy center.

What the bill says

An act to amend and reenact subsection 10 of section 50-25.1-02 and section 50-25.1-11.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of a children's advocacy center and the confidentiality of communications and records in the possession of a children's advocacy center.

From the enrolled text, March 18, 2025:

AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 10 of section 50-25.1-02 and section 50-25.1-11.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of a children's advocacy center and the confidentiality of communications and records in the possession of a children's advocacy center. SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. Subsection 10 of section 50-25.1-02 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows: 10. "Children's advocacy center" means a fullan accredited or associate member of the national children's alliance which assists in the coordination of the investigation in response to allegations of child abuse by providing a dedicated child-friendly location at which to conduct forensic interviews, forensic medical examinations, and other appropriate services and which promotes a comprehensive multidisciplinary team response to allegations of child abuse. The team response may include forensic interviews, forensic medical examinations, mental health and related support services, advocacy, and case review. SECTION 2. AMENDMENT. Section 50-25.1-11.1 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows: 50-25.1-11.1. Children's advocacy centers - Confidentiality of records - Criminal history record checks. 1. Records and digital media in the possession of a children's advocacy center relating to a forensic medical examination, forensic interview, advocacy, or therapy are confidential and only may be released only to a person other than a law enforcement agency, the department …