Bill > HB1600

This bill establishes an immigration law clinic at the University of North Dakota (UND) School of Law, which will employ one full-time staff attorney responsible for managing up to 60 legal matters simultaneously. The clinic will be authorized to provide legal services remotely and may charge nominal fees to support its operations. UND is required to prepare a comprehensive report for the 70th Legislative Assembly detailing the clinic's impact, including the number of law students participating, the scope of legal services provided, and the types of clients served (such as businesses, employers, and individuals). The bill also appropriates $400,000 from the Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund to the Office of Management and Budget, specifically to provide a grant to UND for funding the immigration law clinic during the 2025-2027 biennium. This one-time funding is intended to support the establishment and initial operation of the clinic, which aims to provide legal assistance and educational opportunities for law students in the field of immigration law.

Budget and Finance, Education, Justice

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1600.html