This bill seeks to enhance behavioral health services in North Dakota by amending various sections of the North Dakota Century Code, particularly by replacing references to "regional human service centers" with "state-operated behavioral health clinics." It 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. The bill outlines the responsibilities of the Department of Health and Human Services, including the development of a community-based behavioral health system for at-risk children, and establishes a behavioral health bed management system to improve service delivery and resource management.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of timely treatment hearings for individuals alleged to be mentally ill, ensuring their rights to independent examinations and legal representation are upheld. It also introduces provisions for the establishment of advisory groups for each behavioral health clinic, which will include various stakeholders to ensure community needs are met. The bill mandates the department to create a health and human services operating special fund and allows for the charging of fees for services based on the ability to pay. Overall, the amendments aim to streamline operations, improve access to services, and enhance support for individuals with mental health needs across the state.

Statutes affected:
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
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
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
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for House Appropriations 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
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Hogan: 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, 25-03.1-11, 25-03.1-19, 25-03.1-26, 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
Enrollment: 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, 25-03.1-11, 25-03.1-19, 25-03.1-26, 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
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