Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateNorth DakotaIntroduced
SB 2401: AN ACT to create and enact a new subdivision to subsection 2 of section 12-60-24 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to criminal history record checks by the board of occupational therapy practice; to amend and reenact section 43-17-27.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to physician continuing education requirements; to provide a statement of legislative intent; and to provide an effective date.
Legislative Management
SB 2401 status: Introduced — Filed with Secretary Of State 01/23 (updated Jan 28, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
01
What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
53OUT OF 100
Score:53/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 30/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
Relating to criminal history record checks by the board of occupational therapy practice; to amend and reenact section 43‑17‑27.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to physician continuing education requirements; to provide a statement of legislative intent; and to provide an effective date.
02
Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Standardizes criminal history checks for occupational therapists
- Provides clearer regulatory expectations for medical professionals
- Reduces ambiguity in physician compliance requirements
Risks
- Potential administrative cost for license applicants
- Compliance burden for updating physician education records
- Operational cost for the Board of Occupational Therapy
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Formalizes board authority for background checks
- Includes a specific statement of legislative intent
- Provides clearer statutory guidance for board actions
Risks
- Limited transparency on specific record-check criteria
- Concentration of authority within the Board of OT
- Risk of regulatory overreach in check processes
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Enhances practitioner vetting for patient safety
- Ensures physician competency through updated CE
- Strengthens oversight of healthcare personnel
Risks
- Potential for workforce shortages due to stricter vetting
- CE requirements may limit physician availability
- Risk of inconsistent enforcement across regions
03
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Sourcing already shown above, this is what the analysis found worth flagging.
Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
Source used for this bill's analysis.
Source note
Implementation success depends entirely on board-level rulemaking.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary; full text analysis is unavailable.
04
Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedCurrent
- CommitteeUpcoming
- Chamber votesUpcoming
- Final agreementUpcoming
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
05
How it affects your district
✦ Personalized
Set your location
Add your district to see how this bill may affect your community and who to contact.
Your Representatives
Your representatives appear here once you add your location.
06
Take action
Contact your representatives
Let them know how you feel about this bill.
Share your view
Join the discussion and see what others are saying.
Track this bill
Stay updated on progress and changes.