On Apr. 3, ND LEG enacted bill establishment of universal licensure.
ND LEG enacted bill SB 2395, establishing new requirements for universal licensure.
Added new section to ND century code, ND LEG 43, on Occupations and professions.
Universal Licensure
Board must issue license to out-of-State licensee applicant to practice in ND under certain applicant requirements, including active use license for 2 of 3 years preceding.
Unless board (i.e., regulate particular occupation or profession) is part of effective interstate compact, executed license transfer, existing interstate mobility, reciprocity.
Provided operations requirements for the board, including issuing license within 10 days, and that licensing application form must be made available electronically.
Legislative History
On Jan. 27, 2025, bill introduced into Senate; on Feb. 2, 2025, bill passed the Senate.
On Feb. 25, 2025, bill introduced into House; on Mar. 28, 2025, bill passed the House.
On Apr. 2, 2025, bill delivered to governor; on Apr. 3, 2025, bill signed by Governor.
Effectiveness
Per ND Constitution, upon approval by governor, bill becomes effective Aug. 1, 2025.
Regulators
ND LEG
Entity Types
Corp
Reference
Bill, SB2395, 4/3/2025; Citation: ND LEG 43;
Functions
Compliance; Legal; Operations; Record Retention; Registration/Licensing; Reporting; Technology
