This bill proposes the creation of a new chapter in Title 27 of the North Dakota Century Code, focusing on the re-establishment of parental rights and responsibilities. It defines key terms such as "child," "custodian," "genetic parent," and "parental rights and responsibilities," and establishes the jurisdiction of the juvenile court over proceedings related to the re-establishment of the legal parent-child relationship. The bill outlines the process for filing a petition for re-establishment, including the necessary conditions and contents of the petition, as well as the rights of the child and genetic parent to legal representation.

The legislation also details the criteria under which a petition may be denied, particularly in cases involving previous findings of abuse or neglect. It mandates the appointment of a guardian ad litem for the child involved in the proceedings and sets forth the requirements for a trial home placement to facilitate the transition of the child back to the genetic parent. The court must find clear and convincing evidence that re-establishing the parental relationship is in the child's best interest before granting the petition. Additionally, the bill stipulates that if a petition is denied, the court may bar the genetic parent from filing subsequent petitions for a specified period.