This bill amends sections 26.1-36-09.12 and 54-35-02.4 of the North Dakota Century Code, focusing on medical services related to suicide and the responsibilities of the employee benefits programs committee. It mandates that insurance policies must provide coverage for health services related to suicide, attempted suicide, or self-inflicted injuries, and specifies that these medical benefits are exempt from the previously existing cost-benefit analysis requirement outlined in section 54-03-28, which is now repealed.

Additionally, the bill updates the powers and duties of the employee benefits programs committee, emphasizing its role in reviewing legislative proposals that impact state employee retirement and health plans. It introduces new requirements for the committee's reporting and review processes, including the necessity for actuarial reports on proposals that affect public employee programs. The bill also establishes conditions under which health insurance mandates can be enacted, including a sunset provision that requires periodic review and potential repeal of mandated coverage after a specified time.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 26.1-36-09.12, 54-35-02.4, 54-03-28
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Schauer: 26.1-36-09.12, 54-35-02.4, 54-03-28
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 26.1-36-09.12, 54-35-02.4, 54-03-28