Bill > HB1612

This bill establishes the North Dakota Center for Aerospace Medicine at the University of North Dakota's School of Medicine and Health Sciences, specifically within the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences. The center will provide comprehensive mental health resources and support for flight students, pilots, and aviation professionals in commercial aviation, unmanned aircraft systems, and air traffic control. Its key responsibilities include helping aviation professionals obtain medical certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), supporting rural access to mental health resources, collaborating with the FAA's Office of Aerospace Medicine, and assisting aviation medical examiners with federal requirements. The bill also includes a one-time appropriation of $500,000 from the community health trust fund and federal or other sources to fund the center's planning, development, personnel recruitment, facility costs, professional training, education, outreach, and initial research for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027. The overall goal is to provide specialized mental health support and certification assistance within the aerospace industry.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1612.html