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Recent News in Bismarck

Apr 3rd, 2025 👍 1125

Senators passed House Bill 1361 to impose mandatory minimum sentences for state human trafficking charges. The bill sets minimums of 20 years for AA felonies, 10 years for A felonies and 5 years for B felonies — affecting only district court cases — and Representatives will decide on the changes later.

Apr 3rd, 2025 👍 3764

Local parents who use a manufacturer’s assistance for hemophilia medication say that some insurance plans do not count these payments toward deductibles—forcing long-term financial challenges for families. A bill to change this issue has passed its first Senate vote and will head to the governor’s desk soon—sought by local lawmakers to help patients in need.

Apr 3rd, 2025 👍 2873

North Dakota now has designated Highway 200 as the Fallen Peace Officers Memorial Highway—Senate Bill 2277 passed unanimously, was signed into law on March 18, and will go into effect on Aug. 1.

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