North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

North Dakota House Bill HB1477

Introduced

1/17/25

Refer

1/17/25

Report DNP

2/11/25

Caption

Fertility health care treatment rights; and to provide a penalty.

Impact

If enacted, HB 1477 would significantly alter the legal framework surrounding fertility treatments in North Dakota by clearly stating the rights individuals have regarding their treatment options. The legislation is designed to ensure that individuals can receive fertility treatment without undue restrictions and provides mechanisms for legal recourse if their rights are violated. This move is expected to align state laws with widely accepted medical practices, thereby enhancing access to reproductive health services for residents of North Dakota.

Summary

House Bill 1477 is proposed legislation aimed at establishing rights related to fertility health care treatments in North Dakota. It explicitly prohibits any state agency or political subdivision from enforcing laws or policies that would limit or impede access to assisted reproduction services or fertility treatment. The bill defines various terms related to fertility treatments, including assisted reproductive technologies and reproductive genetic material, reinforcing the rights of individuals and health care providers in these contexts.

Contention

While the bill has garnered support for empowering individuals' rights to fertility treatments, it may also lead to discussions regarding the extent of state intervention in personal health matters. Some critics might argue that the bill does not adequately address potential ethical implications surrounding assisted reproduction technologies. Additionally, the provisions that allow civil actions against state agencies may raise concerns about litigation and regulatory oversights, prompting debates on balancing government regulation with personal freedoms in healthcare decisions.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

ND HB1146

Self-insurance health plans; to provide for a report; to provide for application; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.

ND SB2188

Requiring parental consent for minors' health care services, fundamental parental rights, a school district's obligation to notify parents of their rights related to education, and data collection; and to provide a penalty.

ND SB2150

Abortions, sex-selective abortions, genetic abnormality abortions, human dismemberment abortions, and abortions after a detectable heartbeat; to provide a penalty; and to declare an emergency.

ND HB1526

The definition of a discriminatory practice and reproductive health education requirements; and to provide a penalty.

ND HB1140

Sexual reproductive imposition; and to provide a penalty.

ND HB1121

Assault on a health care facility employee; and to provide a penalty.

ND HB1339

A contingent expiration date for concealed weapon provisions; and to provide a penalty.

ND SB2015

A transfer of Bank of North Dakota profits to a water infrastructure revolving loan fund; to provide for a transfer; to provide an exemption; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide a report; to provide a penalty; to provide for application; to provide a retroactive effective date; to provide a contingent effective date; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

ND HB1369

A fertilizer development fund; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to provide for a transfer.

ND SB2012

The autism voucher; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a report; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.