ND HB1210

Creates subsection 4 of section 27-20-13 requiring court orders transferring a child into custody to provide a reasonable period of time for beneficial transition unless compelling reasons exist to the contrary.

Creates subdivision g of subsection 1 of section 27-20-30 requiring court orders transferring a child from protective placement to a parent or other biological family to provide a reasonable period of time for beneficial transition unless compelling reasons exist to the contrary.

House vote: 88 Yeas, 3 Nays, 3 Absent.

Senate vote: 42 Yeas, 3 Nays, 2 Absent.