North Dakota medication access law unconstitutional, judge says

By: Mary Steurer

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: April 28, 2026

Words: 807

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Body Text Preview

A federal judge in North Dakota ruled against a state law intended to protect healthcare access for low-income patients, finding it unconstitutional.

North Dakota U.S. District Court Judge Dan Traynor in a Monday order criticized the 2025 law as “an infringement on federal programs masquerading as state governance.” He said it enriches hospitals and pharmacies at patients’ expense.

House Bill 1473 is intended to make sure North Dakota has unhindered access to medication …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us