Bill > HB1109

This bill updates North Dakota's legal framework for developmental disability services by replacing outdated terminology and expanding definitions related to service providers. The bill renames "treatment or care centers" to "provider agencies" and introduces new terms like "group home" and "host home" to describe residential facilities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Key provisions include establishing clearer licensing requirements for provider agencies, defining confidentiality rules for individual records, creating procedures for corrective actions when agencies are non-compliant, and allowing the department of health and human services to purchase residential care services and establish a host home program. The bill also allows group homes serving six or fewer individuals to be considered a permitted use in single-family residential zones, and ensures that if any provision conflicts with federal requirements, the state will prioritize maintaining federal financial participation. The legislation aims to modernize the state's approach to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities by providing more flexible and community-based service options while maintaining robust oversight and protection of individuals' rights.

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https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1109.html