North Dakota Bills

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.

passed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 11, 2025

SB 2325: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 47-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to nonfederal easements granted on wetland areas.

SB 2325 requires property owners granting nonfederal easements on North Dakota wetlands to first obtain a verified "ordinary high water mark" determination from the Department of Water Resources or a federal agency. Existing easements granted before August 1, 2025, must also get this verification by that date. Easement holders must record the easement, water mark determination, and a map with the county recorder. If water levels exceed the marked high water level, the easement holder is liable for civil damages to affected crops, roads, rail infrastructure, or private property.

Topics ✓ Environment

passed both · North Dakota · House Apr 11, 2025

HB 1283: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-52.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to diagnostic breast examination and supplemental breast examination cost-sharing restrictions; to provide for a report to the legislative assembly; to provide for application; and to provide an expiration date.

Relating to diagnostic breast examination and supplemental breast examination cost-sharing restrictions; to provide for a report to the legislative assembly; to provide for application; and to provide an expiration date.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · North Dakota · House Apr 11, 2025

HB 1527: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to required Holocaust education.

HB 1527 would require all North Dakota public school districts to include Holocaust education in their U.S. history curriculum. The bill mandates that this education cover specific topics like the causes of the Holocaust, history of antisemitism, resistance efforts, U.S. involvement, and connections between intolerance and historical events. School districts must implement grade-appropriate lessons meeting these requirements, and the state superintendent must submit an annual report to the governor and legislature on compliance. This bill directly affects K-12 schools and students across North Dakota, aiming to ensure consistent educational content about the Holocaust. The bill failed to pass in April 2025, with 22 votes in favor and 24 against.

Topics ✓ Education

passed both · North Dakota · House Apr 11, 2025

HB 1541: A BILL for an Act to create and enact chapter 23.1-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to septic systems and the environmental quality advisory committee; to amend and reenact sections 23-35-02, 23-35-08, 23.1-01-03, and 23.1-17-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the powers and duties of the department of environmental quality, boards of health, and public health units; to repeal sections 23-35-02.2 and 23-35-02.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the onsite wastewater recycling technical committee; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to septic systems and the environmental quality advisory committee; to amend and reenact sections 23‑35‑02, 23‑35‑08, 23.1‑01‑03, and 23.1‑17‑01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the powers and duties of the department of environmental quality, boards of health, and public health units; to repeal sections 23‑35‑02.2 and 23‑35‑02.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the onsite wastewater recycling technical committee; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; and to provide an effective date.

Topics ✓ Environment

passed · North Dakota · House Apr 10, 2025

HB 1450: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 14-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to parent and guardian access to the medical examination room of a minor.

This bill creates a new legal provision in North Dakota's laws regarding parent and guardian access to a minor's medical examination room. The bill's abstract indicates it establishes rules for when parents or guardians may be present during a minor's medical examination. However, the provided context does not include the specific details of the access rules, exceptions, or who would be directly affected beyond the general categories of minors, parents, and guardians. Without additional information on the actual provisions, a detailed summary of key mechanisms cannot be provided. As a procedural bill establishing a new legal section, a more detailed summary is not possible with the current context.

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.

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 9, 2025

HB 1367: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 7 of section 19-03.1-23 and subsection 1 of section 19-03.4-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to drug crime penalties and drug paraphernalia possession; and to provide a penalty.

The provided context does not include the specific provisions, amendments, or policy changes in HB 1367. The bill's title and abstract only reference "amend[ing] drug crime penalties and drug paraphernalia possession" without detailing the actual changes to penalties, definitions, or affected parties. Without access to the bill's full text or specific amendments, a factual summary of its mechanisms or concrete effects cannot be created. More detailed information about the proposed changes to the North Dakota Century Code sections would be required to fulfill this request accurately.

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