North Dakota Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Occupational Licensure Interstate Compacts (Physician Associates Compact): North Dakota Governor Signed Final Legislation

Demographic Data

State residents include:

7,115 active-duty service members
2,053 active-duty spouses
3,502 active-duty children
- 2,183 children in K-12
5,860 National Guard and reserve members
2,356 National Guard and reserve spouses
4,052 National Guard and reserve children
- 2,799 children in K-12

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2024.

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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Medicaid Waivers

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ENACTED

Purple Star Schools Program

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ENACTED

08/02/2021

Purple Star Schools Program Final Legislation

North Dakota meets the criteria for the purple star program.

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

Veteran Hiring Protection

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ENACTED

Advance Enrollment

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ENACTED

Service Member Licensure and Credit

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ENACTED

Virtual School Enrollment

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03/07/2023HB 1132

01/20/2023HB 1132

03/15/2023

Virtual School Enrollment Final Legislation

Relating to virtual instruction of military-connected students; and to amend and reenact section 15.1-20-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to compulsory school attendance

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

Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting

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02/16/2025HB1338

03/15/2025HB1338

03/24/2025

Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Final Legislation

Representative Matthew Ruby spearheaded efforts for North Dakota's Health and Human Services to refer military families to the DoD's Family Advocacy Program at the outset of child abuse and neglect investigation.

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

In-State Tuition Continuity

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01/15/2021HB 1107

03/31/2021HB 1107

04/12/2021

In-State Tuition Continuity Final Legislation

Governor signs in state tuition bill for all military families regardless of "residency status" and location of sponsor.

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

Pro Bono Representation

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Legal Protections for Military Families0/5 Sub-priorities passed

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Employment

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Public Accomodations

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Veterans Treatment Court1/3 Sub-priorities passed

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Treatment

03/19/2021SB 2246

01/28/2021SB 2246

04/01/2021

Treatment Final Legislation

Veterans Treatment Courts now started in North Dakota.

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

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State Employment Protections1/2 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

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Uniform Services & Reemployment Rights Act

01/15/2019HB 1095

03/01/2019HB 1095

04/24/2019

Uniform Services & Reemployment Rights Act Final Legislation

National Guard Employment Protection. Protects all out of state National Guardmen for re-employment rights employed in North Dakota after any recall.

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

Enforcement

Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal2/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Driver's License

09/30/2024

Driver's License Final Legislation

Service members and their families may renew their driver's licenses remotely with a North Dakota address. According to the North Dakota Deputy Director For Driver Safety they may contact the North Dakota Driver License Division who will work with individuals that may be experiencing challenges in providing a North Dakota Address. They may be reached direction at 701-595-3409.

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

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.

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.

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