HB 1583 would require political committees making independent expenditures (ads influencing elections without candidate involvement) to disclose the true source of funds for ads exceeding $200. It mandates detailed reporting of contributors giving over $1,000 during election periods, including their names, addresses, and contribution dates. The bill targets organizations spending on political ads, ensuring transparency about who funds election-related messaging. It also adds penalties for false political advertisements, though specific penalty amounts aren't detailed in the provided text. This bill focuses on increasing disclosure requirements for political spending, not on changing campaign finance limits.
HB 1393 would have created new licensing requirements for businesses offering "earned wage access" services in North Dakota - allowing workers to access part of their earned but unpaid wages before their regular payday. The bill would have required providers (excluding banks, payroll services, and employers offering early pay directly) to obtain a license from the Financial Institutions Commissioner, maintain $25,000 net worth, post a $50,000 bond, and pass background checks for fraud convictions. Key provisions defined terms like "earned income access transaction" and set rules for fees, consumer notices, and prohibited practices. This bill would have directly affected non-exempt companies seeking to offer early wage access, not workers or employers. (Note: The bill failed to pass in April 2025.)
HB 1326 amends North Dakota's self-defense law to clarify that individuals cannot claim self-defense if they were unlawfully carrying a firearm at the time of an incident. Specifically, the bill adds that possessing a firearm in violation of state law (e.g., without a permit or due to a disqualifying offense) automatically disqualifies a person from using self-defense as a legal justification. This directly affects people who might otherwise argue self-defense while illegally holding a gun. The key provision (Section 12.1-05-03, subsection 3c) explicitly states that unlawful firearm possession negates self-defense claims during encounters involving imminent harm. The bill was introduced in 2025 but failed to pass the legislature.
This concurrent resolution (SCR 4012) from the North Dakota legislature urges Congress to permit the use of M-44 sodium cyanide devices on private land. It directly affects livestock producers and wildlife management programs by seeking to allow these devices to control predators that threaten livestock and endangered species. The resolution states that when used with landowner permission and safety measures (like warning signs), the devices pose no occupational risk to humans. As a non-binding request to Congress, it does not change current law but asks for legislative action to permit their use on private property.
Relating to a uniform taxing district financial and property tax data reporting system; to amend and reenact subsection 11 of section 21‑03‑07 and sections 57‑20‑04 and 57‑20‑07.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to park district bonding authority without a vote, reporting of legislative tax relief information, and delivery and contents of the real estate tax statement; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide for a legislative management report.
Relating to restitution for the child of a victim of criminal vehicular homicide and conditions of probation; to amend and reenact subsection 5 of section 12.1‑32‑06.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the extension of probation; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.
SB 2321 would require government entities (such as states, cities, or public utilities) to pay property owners' legal costs if they withdraw or dismiss eminent domain cases without the owner's agreement. It specifically mandates reimbursement for attorney fees, expert witness fees, and court costs incurred during proceedings. The bill also clarifies that property owners who lose on appeal may still be ordered to pay appeal-related costs. This directly affects landowners facing government land seizures and the government agencies pursuing them.
HB 1268 would require human service zones in North Dakota to mandate drug testing for parents whose drug use contributed to a child's out-of-home placement (e.g., foster care). Parents would need to pass a test before resuming unsupervised visits with their child, with additional testing allowed for safety planning. The bill excludes marijuana from this requirement and allocates $100,000 from the general fund for testing costs during the 2025-2027 biennium. This bill failed to pass in the legislature (6-39 vote) and remains a proposed measure, not current law.
HB 1614 would have required North Dakota's Department of Transportation to study autonomous and semiautonomous vehicle technologies, particularly focusing on automated truck tractors, and submit a legislative report on findings. The bill also amended state law to define "automated truck tractor" as a vehicle with safety-critical functions operating without direct human input. This study was intended to assess how such technologies might impact transportation infrastructure and safety regulations. The bill was introduced in March 2025 but failed to pass, receiving only two votes in favor during its House vote.
HB 1250 would change how minor traffic violations (with two or fewer points) appear on driving records in North Dakota. Under this bill, such violations would no longer be entered on the public driving record but would be kept in a separate, non-public internal file. However, these points would still count toward license suspension (for 12+ points) and point reduction eligibility under existing law. This directly affects drivers who receive minor traffic violations, as it would prevent these incidents from being visible to the public while maintaining their impact on license status.
HB 1480 would establish a process for non-legal owners to obtain a certificate of title for a motor vehicle that hasn't been registered for over ten years. To qualify, the requester must send a certified letter to the vehicle's last registered address and advertise the title request in a local newspaper for 14 days. If no response is received within 14 days and proof of compliance is provided, the state department would issue the title. This procedural bill directly affects individuals seeking to claim abandoned or long-unused vehicles. The bill failed to pass the legislature in March 2025.
HB 1512 amends North Dakota's dental board complaint process to clarify how individuals can file complaints about dentists. It requires written complaints to be filed with the dental board, mandates the board to investigate and notify both the complainant and dentist, and ensures complainants receive the dentist's written response. The bill also specifies that complaint records remain confidential during investigation and allows the board to charge dentists fees covering disciplinary costs. This directly affects individuals filing complaints, dentists under investigation, and the dental board during disciplinary proceedings.
