North Dakota Bills

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 1447: AN ACT to create and enact sections 13-09.1-50, 13-09.1-51, 13-09.1-52, 13-09.1-53, and 13-09.1-54 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to virtual-currency kiosks; and to amend and reenact section 13-09.1-44 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to virtual-currency kiosks.

Relating to virtual-currency kiosks; and to amend and reenact section 13‑09.1‑44 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to virtual-currency kiosks.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 1001: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the office of the governor; to amend and reenact sections 54-07-04 and 54-08-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to salaries of the governor and lieutenant governor; to provide an exemption; and to provide for a report.

HB 1001 amends North Dakota law to adjust the salaries of the governor and lieutenant governor by updating specific code sections (54-07-04 and 54-08-03). It also includes a salary exemption provision and requires the governor's office to submit a report. The bill directly affects the governor and lieutenant governor by changing their compensation structure and reporting obligations. This is a procedural budget and salary adjustment bill, not a substantive policy change.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 1140: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to designating the bridge on state highway 22 in Dickinson as the Specialist Jon P. Fettig Iraq bridge; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to designating the bridge on state highway 22 in Dickinson as the Specialist Jon P. Fettig Iraq bridge; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to declare an emergency.

Topics ✓ Veterans

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 1316: AN ACT to create and enact two new subsections to section 39-06.1-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to temporary restricted licenses; and to provide a penalty.

HB 1316 adds two new provisions to North Dakota's law governing temporary restricted licenses and establishes a penalty for violations. It directly affects individuals holding temporary restricted licenses, such as new drivers or those with specific driving restrictions. The bill does not change the process for obtaining these licenses but introduces new enforcement measures. The abstract does not specify the exact penalty or violations it addresses.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 1205: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 50-25.1-15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to abandonment of infants in newborn safety devices.

HB 1205 allows parents or their agents to anonymously leave infants under 60 days old in secure, 24/7 monitored safety devices at designated hospitals or leave them with on-duty staff at approved locations without facing prosecution under certain criminal codes. The bill defines "newborn safety devices" as temperature-controlled, alarm-equipped units visible to staff, and requires hospitals to accept infants without asking for parent information or medical history. It also creates a numbered identification bracelet system to link parents to infants for potential reunification, while guaranteeing confidentiality of parent identities unless the infant was harmed. The law provides immunity to hospitals and staff for accepting infants under these provisions and mandates a public awareness campaign about the program.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 1278: AN ACT to create and enact two new sections to chapter 54-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the management of moneys in the state treasury and a cash management board; to provide a report; and to provide an expiration date.

HB 1278 creates two new sections in North Dakota's state code to establish rules for managing state treasury funds and governing the cash management board. The bill requires the cash management board to submit a report to the legislature and includes an expiration date for these new provisions. This legislation directly affects state treasury operations and the cash management board by defining their fund management procedures and reporting obligations. The law is designed as a temporary measure, ending after a specified period.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 1206: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 39-08-01.2 and 39-08-01.4 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the special punishment for causing injury or death while operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or any other drugs or substances and to driving while under the influence of alcohol or any other drugs or substances while being accompanied by a minor; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.

Relating to the special punishment for causing injury or death while operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or any other drugs or substances and to driving while under the influence of alcohol or any other drugs or substances while being accompanied by a minor; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 1167: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 16.1-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to artificial intelligence disclosure statements.

HB 1167 requires political campaigns, committees, and parties to prominently display "This content generated by artificial intelligence" in any political communication (including ads, social media, or digital content) created using AI tools. It applies to all AI-generated content - such as images, videos, or text - used for political purposes like supporting candidates or influencing ballot measures. The law defines "artificial intelligence" as systems creating digital content based on human objectives or data patterns, excluding simple rule-based programs. Signed into law by the Governor on April 10, 2025, this disclosure requirement directly affects political actors using AI in election-related communications.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 1204: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 16.1-10-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the publication of false information in political advertisements; and to provide a penalty.

HB 1204 amends North Dakota law to establish a penalty for publishing false information in political advertisements. The bill directly affects political campaigns, candidates, and organizations that run political ads within the state. It creates a legal consequence for knowingly distributing false claims in such advertisements, though the specific penalty amount or enforcement details are not detailed in the provided abstract. This amendment updates the state's legal framework to address misinformation in political advertising.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 1561: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 51-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a commercial entity's liability for publishing or distributing sexual material harmful to a minor; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.

Relating to a commercial entity's liability for publishing or distributing sexual material harmful to a minor; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SB 2379: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 32-15-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the surveying process during eminent domain proceedings.

SB 2379 amends North Dakota law to require that entities conducting eminent domain proceedings (like government agencies or utilities) obtain either the landowner's written consent or a court order before surveying property. This change directly affects landowners whose property may be subject to eminent domain and the agencies or companies seeking to use it for public projects. The bill mandates that surveys must be conducted in a way that maximizes public benefit while minimizing private harm to landowners. It updates the existing process to clarify consent requirements and clarify that surveying does not create a legal claim for the landowner beyond claims for negligence or misconduct.

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SB 2296: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 57-40.6-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to emergency services communications systems.

SB 2296 amends North Dakota Century Code section 57-40.6-01 regarding emergency services communications systems. The bill's official abstract states it relates to these systems but does not provide specific details about the amendments or their impact. Without additional context on the proposed changes to the code section, the key mechanisms, affected parties, or concrete policy modifications cannot be determined. A full summary requires the actual text of the amendment or a detailed legislative summary. The current abstract is too brief to describe the bill's substance or effects.

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