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ND HB1600

Bill

Status

Passed

4/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Emily O'Brien

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Origin

House of Representatives

69th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes an immigration law clinic at the University of North Dakota School of Law, requiring employment of one full-time staff attorney with a caseload cap of 60 matters at any time

  • Appropriates $400,000 in one-time funding from the Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund for the 2025-2027 biennium

  • Permits the clinic to provide legal services remotely and charge nominal fees to support operations

  • Requires a report to the 70th Legislative Assembly covering clinic impact, sustainability, student participation, client demographics, obstacles encountered, and legislative recommendations

  • Passed the House 64-29 and Senate 34-13

Legislative Description

The establishment of the immigration law clinic at the university of North Dakota school of law; to provide for a report; and to provide an appropriation.

Last Action

Filed with Secretary Of State 04/28

4/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/2/2025
Education3/7/2025
Appropriations2/11/2025
Judiciary1/20/2025

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