HB 1439 Summary

• Creates section 50-06.3-04.1 of the North Dakota Century Code regarding liability for delinquent charges at the state hospital
• The state hospital may not seek payment for care and treatment expenses more than five years after charges were incurred
• The state hospital may not collect more than $25,000 in total charges for care and treatment from any single recipient or patient
• Applies to persons liable for expenses relating to care and treatment provided to recipients or patients at the state hospital