The bill amends section 28-01-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, which outlines civil actions that are subject to a three-year statute of limitations. The existing provisions specify various types of actions that must be initiated within this timeframe, including those against sheriffs or coroners for liabilities incurred in their official capacity, actions for penalties or forfeitures under specific statutes, and actions for the foreclosure of construction liens.

A significant addition to this section is the insertion of a new provision that establishes a three-year limitation for actions against employers for injuries or deaths of individuals, excluding the owner or operator, that occur during the operation of a commercial motor vehicle. This change aims to clarify the timeframe within which such claims must be filed, thereby providing a clear legal framework for both employees and employers in the context of commercial vehicle operations.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 39-21-41.4
Adopted by the Senate Judiciary Committee: 28-01-17
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 28-01-17