25.3062.01000
Sixty-ninth
Legislative Assembly
of North Dakota
Introduced by
Representatives Dobervich, Ista, Davis
Senators Braunberger, Boschee
A concurrent resolution directing the Legislative Management to consider studying inpatient
services, community-based services, and existing waivers for treatment and support of
individuals with neurological conditions and behavioral symptoms that put the individual at risk
for incarceration, inappropriate placement, or homelessness.
WHEREAS, the 69
th
Legislative Assembly recognizes that behavioral symptoms of
neurological conditions often result in incarceration, inappropriate placement in geriatric
psychiatry care facilities, long-term placement at the state hospital, and high rates of
homelessness; and
WHEREAS, the 69
th
Legislative Assembly recognizes the value in collecting and analyzing
data regarding existing inpatient services, community-based services, and waivers for treatment
and support of individuals with neurological conditions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF
NORTH DAKOTA, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN:
That the Legislative Management consider studying inpatient services, community-based
services, and existing waivers for treatment and support of individuals with neurological
conditions and behavioral symptoms that put the individual at risk for incarceration,
inappropriate placement, or homelessness; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the study include an analysis of available data,
identification of gaps in services, a review of appropriate treatment and support services, and
recommendations for a waiver program, new level of care, and appropriate placement
guidelines, to fund and deliver services to meet the care and support needs of individuals living
with a neurological condition; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the Legislative Management report its findings and
recommendations, together with any legislation required to implement the recommendations, to
the Seventieth Legislative Assembly.
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