North Dakota Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Licensing Compacts (Licensed Professional Counseling Compact): North Dakota Governor Signed Final Legislation

Demographic Data

State residents include:

6,991 active-duty service members
2,062 active-duty spouses
3,730 active-duty children
5,647 National Guard and reserve members
2,360 National Guard and reserve spouses
4,133 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2023.

Michelle Richart

Midwest Regional Liaison

Midwest Region

CO, IA, KS, ND, NE, SD

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Ms. Richart became Midwest region liaison in 2023. Prior to joining the DSLO, she practiced law in the defense, corporate and nonprofit sectors and volunteered in a variety of military family advocacy and policy positions. Ms. Richart is a military spouse and graduate of the Nebraska College of Law.

State-Specific Progress on State Policy Priorities and Sub-Priorities

See the latest status on legislation and policies being advanced in this state on state policy priorities important to military families. Find quick access to this state’s regional liaison, along with demographic data for the military community in this state.

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Military Family Access to Quality Family Child Care

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02/08/2023SB2182

03/06/2023SB2182

04/06/2023

Military Family Access to Quality Family Child Care Final Legislation

AN ACT to amend and reenact section 50-11.1-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of early childhood services.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities6/17 Sub-priorities passed

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

01/11/2021HB 1044

03/03/2021HB 1044

03/09/2021

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact Final Legislation

Advance Practice of Registered Nurse Licensure compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

Cosmetology Licensure Compact

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

Dietitian Licensure Compact

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact

02/11/2019HB 1337

03/21/2019HB 1337

04/01/2019

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact Final Legislation

North Dakota joins the Emergency Medical service compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Interstate Massage Therapy Compact

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact

02/17/2023SB2187

03/08/2023SB2187

04/26/2023

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact Final Legislation

Counseling Compact

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Nurse Licensure Compact

01/19/2018

Nurse Licensure Compact Final Legislation

North Dakota was a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) effective 1/1/2004. On 1/1/18 North Dakota joined the Enhanced Nurse License Compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

01/27/2017HB-1157

03/08/2017HB-1157

03/14/2017

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

North Dakota Joins the Physical Therapy Interstate compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Physician Associates Compact

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

02/12/2023SB2205

03/30/2023SB2205

04/13/2023

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Final Legislation

AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 43-32 and chapter 43-32.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to predoctoral internships and adoption of the psychology interjurisdictional compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Social Work Licensure Compact

Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

Respiratory Care Interstate Compact

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

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State Support for Military Families With Special Education Needs0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Minimize Delays

Reduce Burdens

Open Enrollment Flexibility

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Defining Armed Forces in State Policy

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03/08/2023HB 1109

01/17/2023HB 1109

03/16/2023

Defining Armed Forces in State Policy Final Legislation

AN ACT to amend and reenact section 37-01-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to military definitions.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Military Family Antidiscrimination Status0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Employment

Housing

State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence1/3 Sub-priorities passed

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Recognize MPOs

Increase Peace Officer Responsibilities

Allow Virtual Appearance or Provide Victim Travel Funds

12/01/2022

Allow Virtual Appearance or Provide Victim Travel Funds Final Legislation

This rule allows the civil and criminal courts to receive testimony by reliable electronic means.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils1/4 Sub-priorities passed

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Military Affairs

07/21/2021

Military Affairs Final Legislation

In 2021, Executive Order 2021-12 established Task Force MIND. in 2024, Task Force MIND was superseded by Executive Order 2024-4, establishing the North Dakota Military Commission. The North Dakota Military Commission considers a wide range of quality-of-life concerns facing military families.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Nutrition and Food Security

Economic and Workforce Development

Early Childhood Education and Childcare

Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal1/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Driver's License

Vehicle Registration

01/01/2020

Vehicle Registration Final Legislation

North Dakota allows remote renewal of vehicle registrations for all individuals.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

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