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.
SB 2029 status: Introduced — Filed with Secretary Of State 05/02 (updated Jun 11, 2025).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialRelating 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 ...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified
Economy
Benefits
- Consolidated oversight may increase efficiency in estate management
- Clearer guidelines for conservatorship recovery
Risks
- Requires new ongoing state appropriations
- Increased regulatory burden for legal and financial entities
Society
Benefits
- Enhances protection for vulnerable citizens
- Provides clearer legal pathways to remove ineffective guardians
Risks
- Potential administrative barriers for families in guardianship
- State oversight may increase complexity of private guardianship arrangements
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Confidence
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Analysis status
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Potential for implementation friction when transitioning from task force to permanent office
Analysis based on legislative summary rather than full bill text
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentFiled with Secretary Of State 05/02
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