This bill proposes significant amendments to the North Dakota Century Code to enhance the administration and delivery of behavioral health services. A key change is the replacement of the term "regional human service centers" with "state-operated behavioral health clinics," which reflects a shift towards a more standardized and community-based approach to mental health service delivery. The bill introduces the definition of "certified community behavioral health clinic," which is intended to provide a comprehensive range of mental health and substance use disorder services. It also outlines the responsibilities of these clinics, including conducting screenings and evaluations, and establishes an advisory group to ensure regional interests are represented in service delivery.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the management of behavioral health services, such as the establishment of a behavioral health bed management system and a voucher system to address gaps in substance abuse treatment. It mandates collaboration between the department of human services, corrections, and educational institutions to optimize resources for individuals with developmental disabilities. The bill also allows for the payment of stipends to council or board members and requires providers receiving funding to submit process and outcome measures for evaluation. Furthermore, it allocates a one-time appropriation of $150,000 for signage to improve the visibility of behavioral health clinics, demonstrating the state's commitment to enhancing access to these essential services.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 12.1-04-06, 20.1-03-04, 25-03.1-03.1, 25-03.1-04, 25-03.1-08, 25-03.1-10, 26.1-36-08, 43-12.1-04, 43-41-02, 44-04-18.30, 50-06-01, 50-06-01.4, 50-06-01.7, 50-06-05.1, 50-06-05.2, 50-06-05.3, 50-06-05.4, 50-06-05.5, 50-06-06.2, 50-06-06.5, 50-06-06.13, 50-06-33, 50-06-41.3, 50-06-42, 50-06-42.1, 50-06-46, 50-06.2-01, 50-06.2-02, 50-06.2-03, 50-06.3-02, 50-06.3-04
Adopted by the Senate Human Services Committee: 12.1-04-06, 20.1-03-04, 25-03.1-03.1, 25-03.1-04, 25-03.1-08, 25-03.1-10, 26.1-36-08, 43-12.1-04, 43-41-02, 44-04-18.30, 50-06-01, 50-06-01.4, 50-06-01.7, 50-06-05.1, 50-06-05.2, 50-06-05.3, 50-06-05.4, 50-06-05.5, 50-06-06.2, 50-06-06.5, 50-06-06.13, 50-06-33, 50-06-41.3, 50-06-42, 50-06-42.1, 50-06-46, 50-06.2-01, 50-06.2-02, 50-06.2-03, 50-06.3-02, 50-06.3-04
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 12.1-04-06, 20.1-03-04, 25-03.1-03.1, 25-03.1-04, 25-03.1-08, 25-03.1-10, 26.1-36-08, 43-12.1-04, 43-41-02, 44-04-18.30, 50-06-01, 50-06-01.4, 50-06-01.7, 50-06-05.1, 50-06-05.2, 50-06-05.3, 50-06-05.4, 50-06-05.5, 50-06-06.2, 50-06-06.5, 50-06-06.13, 50-06-33, 50-06-41.3, 50-06-42, 50-06-42.1, 50-06-46, 50-06.2-01, 50-06.2-02, 50-06.2-03, 50-06.3-02, 50-06.3-04
SECOND ENGROSSMENT: 12.1-04-06, 20.1-03-04, 25-03.1-03.1, 25-03.1-04, 25-03.1-08, 25-03.1-10, 26.1-36-08, 43-12.1-04, 43-41-02, 44-04-18.30, 50-06-01, 50-06-01.4, 50-06-01.7, 50-06-05.1, 50-06-05.2, 50-06-05.3, 50-06-05.4, 50-06-05.5, 50-06-06.2, 50-06-06.5, 50-06-06.13, 50-06-33, 50-06-41.3, 50-06-42, 50-06-42.1, 50-06-46, 50-06.2-01, 50-06.2-02, 50-06.2-03, 50-06.3-02, 50-06.3-04
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senate Appropriations - Human Resources Division Committee: 12.1-04-06, 20.1-03-04, 25-03.1-03.1, 25-03.1-04, 25-03.1-08, 25-03.1-10, 26.1-36-08, 43-12.1-04, 43-41-02, 44-04-18.30, 50-06-01, 50-06-01.4, 50-06-01.7, 50-06-05.1, 50-06-05.2, 50-06-05.3, 50-06-05.4, 50-06-05.5, 50-06-06.2, 50-06-06.5, 50-06-06.13, 50-06-33, 50-06-41.3, 50-06-42, 50-06-42.1, 50-06-46, 50-06.2-01, 50-06.2-02, 50-06.2-03, 50-06.3-02, 50-06.3-04
THIRD ENGROSSMENT: 12.1-04-06, 20.1-03-04, 25-03.1-03.1, 25-03.1-04, 25-03.1-08, 25-03.1-10, 26.1-36-08, 43-12.1-04, 43-41-02, 44-04-18.30, 50-06-01, 50-06-01.4, 50-06-01.7, 50-06-05.1, 50-06-05.2, 50-06-05.3, 50-06-05.4, 50-06-05.5, 50-06-06.2, 50-06-06.5, 50-06-06.13, 50-06-33, 50-06-41.3, 50-06-42, 50-06-42.1, 50-06-46, 50-06.2-01, 50-06.2-02, 50-06.2-03, 50-06.3-02, 50-06.3-04
FOURTH ENGROSSMENT: 12.1-04-06, 20.1-03-04, 25-03.1-03.1, 25-03.1-04, 25-03.1-08, 25-03.1-10, 26.1-36-08, 43-12.1-04, 43-41-02, 44-04-18.30, 50-06-01, 50-06-01.4, 50-06-01.7, 50-06-05.1, 50-06-05.2, 50-06-05.3, 50-06-05.4, 50-06-05.5, 50-06-06.2, 50-06-06.5, 50-06-06.13, 50-06-33, 50-06-41.3, 50-06-42, 50-06-42.1, 50-06-46, 50-06.2-01, 50-06.2-02, 50-06.2-03, 50-06.3-02, 50-06.3-04
Adopted by the House Human Services Committee: 12.1-04-06, 20.1-03-04, 25-03.1-03.1, 25-03.1-04, 25-03.1-08, 25-03.1-10, 26.1-36-08, 43-12.1-04, 43-41-02, 44-04-18.30, 50-06-01, 50-06-01.4, 50-06-01.7, 50-06-05.1, 50-06-05.2, 50-06-05.3, 50-06-05.4, 50-06-05.5, 50-06-06.2, 50-06-06.5, 50-06-06.13, 50-06-33, 50-06-41.3, 50-06-42, 50-06-42.1, 50-06-46, 50-06.2-01, 50-06.2-02, 50-06.2-03, 50-06.3-02, 50-06.3-04
PREFILED: 12.1-04-06, 20.1-03-04, 25-03.1-03.1, 25-03.1-04, 25-03.1-08, 25-03.1-10, 26.1-36-08, 43-12.1-04, 43-41-02, 44-04-18.30, 50-06-01, 50-06-01.4, 50-06-01.7, 50-06-05.1, 50-06-05.2, 50-06-05.3, 50-06-05.4, 50-06-05.5, 50-06-06.2, 50-06-06.5, 50-06-06.13, 50-06-33, 50-06-41.3, 50-06-42, 50-06-42.1, 50-06-46, 50-06.2-01, 50-06.2-02, 50-06.2-03, 50-06.3-02, 50-06.3-04