AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 25-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prohibiting department of human services from substantially burdening the exercise of religion by a patient or resident under the department's care; to amend and reenact sections 12-44.1-14 and 12-47-26, subsection 12 of section 23-01-05, and section 37-17.1-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prohibiting a correctional facility or facility under the control of the department of corrections and rehabilitation from substantially burdening the exercise of religion by an offender in the facility's custody, the state health officer's authority, and the governor's authority during a declared disaster or emergency; and to provide a penalty.
Last Official Action
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/20