This bill amends subsection 5 of section 65-05-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertains to benefits for adaptations to real estate and motor vehicles for injured employees. The key changes include an increase in the financial limits for modifications: the maximum amount for real estate adaptations is raised from seventy-five thousand dollars to one hundred fifty thousand dollars, and for motor vehicle adaptations, it is also increased from one hundred fifty thousand dollars to two hundred thousand dollars. These amounts are applicable for the life of the injured employee, regardless of any subsequent claims.

Additionally, the bill introduces a provision that allows the organization to provide benefits for employees who have not sustained a catastrophic injury, contingent upon a determination that such benefits would be cost-effective and appropriate due to exceptional circumstances. The bill clarifies that the organization cannot purchase real estate and outlines that it may not cover insurance or maintenance costs for motor vehicles. The changes are effective for qualifying expenditures made on or after the bill's enactment date.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 65-05-07
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Schreiber-Beck: 65-05-07
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 65-05-07
Adopted by the House Industry, Business and Labor Committee: 65-05-07
SECOND ENGROSSMENT: 65-05-07