Bill > HB1185

This bill amends two sections of the North Dakota Century Code to provide additional protections and exemptions for certain personnel and internal investigation records. The bill expands confidentiality provisions for public employee records, specifying that medical treatment records, employee assistance program information, and certain personal details (such as home address, phone numbers, medical information, and emergency contact details) remain confidential and cannot be disclosed without the employee's written authorization. The bill also clarifies that while some leave information is exempt, the amount and dates of leave taken are public record. Additionally, the bill provides continued exemption for records related to internal investigations by public entities, including those by the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, which can remain confidential if their disclosure could potentially identify victims, witnesses, or informants, or if disclosure could create a credible threat of violence. These changes aim to protect the privacy and safety of public employees and those involved in internal investigations while maintaining a degree of transparency in government records.

Justice

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1185.html