This bill amends section 25-03.1-34.2 of the North Dakota Century Code to facilitate interstate contracts for the treatment of mental illness and substance use disorders. It defines "bordering state" as Minnesota, Montana, or South Dakota and allows the North Dakota Department of Human Services to contract with appropriate treatment facilities in these states. The bill specifies that individuals receiving treatment in another state are subject to that state's laws and must be informed of the implications of receiving care outside North Dakota. Additionally, it outlines the conditions under which contracts can be made, including the responsibilities for costs and the legal jurisdiction over residents.

Key changes include the removal of certain restrictions on who can receive treatment under these contracts, such as those on probation or parole, and the clarification that individuals committed by a bordering state remain under that state's legal custody while in North Dakota facilities. The bill also mandates that any agreements made with bordering states must be reported to the department within thirty days. This legislation is declared an emergency measure, indicating its urgent need for implementation.

Statutes affected:
PREFILED: 25-03.1-34.2
Enrollment: 25-03.1-34.2
INTRODUCED: 25-03.1-34.2