The proposed bill aims to establish a new chapter in the North Dakota Century Code focused on the re-establishment of parental rights and responsibilities. It introduces several definitions, including "child," "custodian," "genetic parent," and "human service zone," which clarify the roles and relationships involved in parental rights cases. The bill grants exclusive original jurisdiction to juvenile courts for proceedings related to the re-establishment of the legal parent-child relationship, outlining specific conditions under which a petition can be filed. These conditions include the agreement of the state's attorney, the genetic parent's capability to care for the child, and the absence of pending litigation regarding the original termination of parental rights.

Additionally, the bill stipulates the requirements for filing a petition, including detailed information about the genetic parents and the child, as well as the steps taken by the genetic parent toward rehabilitation. It also ensures that children have the right to legal representation and outlines the process for appointing a guardian ad litem. The court must evaluate petitions based on a prima facie standard and can order a trial home placement for the child during the transition period. If the petition is granted, the court will restore the legal parent-child relationship, granting the genetic parent all rights and responsibilities previously severed. The bill also includes provisions for denying subsequent petitions if a previous request is denied after a hearing.