North Dakota Bills

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 1073: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 37-17.1-22, 37-17.1-23, and 37-17.1-27 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to disaster or emergency response and recovery costs, authority to spend funds from the state disaster relief fund, and uses of the state disaster relief fund.

Relating to disaster or emergency response and recovery costs, authority to spend funds from the state disaster relief fund, and uses of the state disaster relief fund.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 1088: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 26.1-01-03.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to penalties for violation of the insurance title; and to provide a penalty.

HB 1088 amends a section of North Dakota's insurance law that sets penalties for violations of insurance regulations. The bill updates the specific penalty amounts or procedures for such violations, as referenced in section 26.1-01-03.3 of the North Dakota Century Code. This directly affects insurance companies and agents operating under state insurance rules. The abstract provided does not detail the exact changes to penalty amounts or enforcement methods.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 1564: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 27-19.1-01 and 27-19.1-02, subsection 1 of section 27-19.1-03, subsection 1 of section 27-19.1-04, and sections 27-19.1-05 and 27-19.1-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to Indian child welfare.

The bill HB 1564 relates to Indian child welfare in North Dakota but lacks specific details in the provided context about its provisions or changes to the law. It proposes amendments to several sections of the North Dakota Century Code concerning Indian child welfare procedures. Without further information on the exact amendments or their impact, the concrete policy changes cannot be described. The summary cannot specify who is directly affected or detail key mechanisms, as the official abstract only states the bill's general subject area. For a complete understanding, the full text of the bill or its detailed summary would be required.

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.

passed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 14, 2025

SB 2326: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 12.1-31-01.2 and 14-07.1-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to sexual assault restraining orders and domestic violence protection orders; and to provide for application.

This bill (SB 2326) amends specific sections of North Dakota's legal code related to sexual assault restraining orders and domestic violence protection orders. It focuses on updating the application process for these protective orders but does not specify the exact procedural changes in the provided abstract. The summary lacks details on who is directly affected or the key mechanisms of the amendment. Without additional context on the specific code changes, a detailed summary of policy impacts cannot be provided. The bill appears procedural, relating to the legal framework for obtaining these orders.

passed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 14, 2025

SB 2289: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 14-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the disclosure of domestic violence protection orders to law enforcement.

SB 2289 requires law enforcement officers in North Dakota to be notified when a domestic violence protection order is issued. This bill directly affects victims of domestic violence and the police officers responding to related incidents. The key provision mandates that courts must disclose these protection orders to law enforcement agencies, ensuring officers have immediate access to critical safety information during responses. This change aims to improve officer awareness and victim safety without altering the legal standards for obtaining protection orders.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed both · North Dakota · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 1408: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 54-03-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to annually reconvened sessions of the legislative assembly; to provide an effective date; and to provide an expiration date.

HB 1408 amends North Dakota's law governing when the legislature reconvenes after its regular session ends. The bill changes the schedule for annual legislative reconvening, sets an effective date for the change, and includes an expiration date after which the old rules would resume. This procedural bill affects how the North Dakota Legislature organizes its meeting schedule, specifically altering the timing for mandatory annual reconvened sessions. It does not change substantive laws or policies.

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.

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