ND HB1153

Changes the official name of the "state board of medical examiners" to the "North Dakota board of medicine" throughout North Dakota Century Code.

Updates all references to the board across multiple sections covering physician licensing, discipline, pharmacist prescriptive practices, physician assistants, radiologic technologists, and utilization review determinations.

Maintains all existing powers and responsibilities of the board, including licensure decisions, disciplinary actions, rule-making authority, and investigative functions for medical professionals.

Applies the name change to related provisions governing peer review organizations, medical malpractice insurance, loan repayment programs for physicians, and reporting requirements for healthcare institutions.

Passed with overwhelming support: 91-0 in the House and 47-0 in the Senate.