Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateNorth DakotaIntroduced
SB 2029: AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 30.1-28-07 and chapter 54-68 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to an office of guardianship and conservatorship and the removal of a guardian; to amend and reenact section 30.1-29-15 and subsection 1 of section 50-24.1-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the removal of a conservator and the recovery of medical assistance expenses; to repeal chapter 27-27 and section 54-68-02.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the task force on guardianship monitoring and transition requirements; to provide a penalty; to provide for a report; to provide an appropriation; to provide a continuing appropriation; to provide for a transfer; and to provide an effective date.
Legislative Management
SB 2029 status: Introduced — Filed with Secretary Of State 05/02 (updated Jun 11, 2025).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
53OUT OF 100
Score:53/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality70%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
Relating to an office of guardianship and conservatorship and the removal of a guardian; to amend and reenact section 30.1‑29‑15 and subsection 1 of section 50‑24.1‑07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the removal of a conservator and the recovery of medical assistance expenses; to repeal chapter 27‑27 and section 54‑68‑02.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the task force on guardianship monitoring and transition requirements; to provide a penalty; to provide for a report; to provide an appropriation; to provide a continuing appropriation; to provide for a transfer; and to provide an effective date.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Provides clear appropriations for the operation of the new office
- Establishes a standardized framework for recovery of medical assistance expenses
- Consolidates financial oversight within a dedicated office
Risks
- Introduces potential financial burdens on estates via recovery of medical assistance
- Ongoing costs associated with maintaining a new government office
- Potential administrative and compliance costs for guardians/conservators
Society
Mixed / Neutral
45%
Benefits
- Centralized protection for vulnerable individuals under the new office
- Standardized procedures for the removal of unfit guardians
- Greater state-level focus on guardianship quality
Risks
- Repeal of the existing task force may disrupt current monitoring efforts
- Transition period risks for individuals under current guardianship
- Increased potential for family friction via new removal procedures
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Creation of a specific office dedicated to guardianship oversight
- Mandated reporting requirements for the new office
- Standardizes legal accountability for guardian and conservator removal
Risks
- Loss of the task force on guardianship monitoring reduces external check-and-balance perspectives
- Shift towards executive oversight may reduce legislative branch monitoring
- Potential for lack of transparency during the transition of duties
Public Health & Safety
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Professionalized guardianship management supports personal health security
- Clearly defined removal processes for guardians endangering health
- State oversight may lead to improved standardization of care standards
Risks
- Repeal of transition requirements could impact service continuity
- Potential stress on families due to new medical recovery mandates
- Disruption of existing health-safety monitoring during agency transfer
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Low
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Analysis basis
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Repeal of the existing guardianship monitoring task force may create a temporary accountability gap.
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