This bill aims to amend and reenact various sections of the North Dakota Century Code related to residential care and services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Key changes include the replacement of the term "treatment or care center" with "provider agency" throughout the legislation, which reflects a broader scope of services provided to individuals with developmental disabilities. New definitions are introduced, such as "group home" and "host home," to clarify the types of residential facilities available. The bill also establishes new requirements for licensing, inspections, and the handling of confidential records, ensuring that the health and safety of individuals receiving services are prioritized.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for corrective actions if a provider agency is found non-compliant with regulations, allowing the department to issue restricted licenses or revoke licenses as necessary. It also establishes a host home program for Medicaid-eligible individuals and emphasizes compliance with federal requirements to secure financial participation in medical assistance. The repeal of Chapter 25-18, which dealt with fee-for-service ratesetting for developmental disability facilities, is also included, streamlining the regulatory framework for these services. The bill is declared an emergency measure, indicating the urgency of its implementation.

Statutes affected:
PREFILED: 25-16-01, 25-16-02, 25-16-03, 25-16-03.1, 25-16-04, 25-16-05, 25-16-06, 25-16-07, 25-16-08, 25-16-09, 25-16-12, 25-16-13, 25-16-14, 25-16.1-01, 25-16.1-02, 25-16.1-03, 25-16.1-04
Adopted by the Senate Human Services Committee: 25-16-01, 25-16-02, 25-16-03, 25-16-03.1, 25-16-04, 25-16-05, 25-16-06, 25-16-07, 25-16-08, 25-16-09, 25-16-12, 25-16-13, 25-16-14, 25-16.1-01, 25-16.1-02, 25-16.1-03, 25-16.1-04
Enrollment: 25-16-01, 25-16-02, 25-16-03, 25-16-03.1, 25-16-04, 25-16-05, 25-16-06, 25-16-07, 25-16-08, 25-16-09, 25-16-12, 25-16-13, 25-16-14, 25-16.1-01, 25-16.1-02, 25-16.1-03, 25-16.1-04
INTRODUCED: 25-16-01, 25-16-02, 25-16-03, 25-16-03.1, 25-16-04, 25-16-05, 25-16-06, 25-16-07, 25-16-08, 25-16-09, 25-16-12, 25-16-13, 25-16-14, 25-16.1-01, 25-16.1-02, 25-16.1-03, 25-16.1-04