ND SB2199

Changes language from "must" to "may" to make interstate agreements with bordering states optional rather than mandatory for the department.

Allows North Dakota to accept placement of individuals from bordering states who require detoxification services, are on emergency holds, or have been involuntarily committed for mental illness or substance use disorders.

Retains North Dakota court jurisdiction over North Dakota residents placed in bordering state facilities and requires bordering states to afford North Dakota residents the same rights under North Dakota law.

Specifies that individuals from bordering states committed by their courts and placed in North Dakota facilities remain under legal custody of the bordering state, with the bordering state's commitment laws continuing to apply.

Establishes that each state remains responsible for payment of care costs for its own residents, regardless of where treatment is provided.