Became law, signed April 23, 2025, 106 days after it was filed.
2025 Regular Session, 2025–2026
House Bill 1166
Relating to closing certain criminal records; and to amend and reenact sections 12‑60.1‑01 and 12‑60.1‑02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to closed records and grounds to file a petition to seal a criminal record.
What it does
The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.
AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 12-60.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to closing certain criminal records; and to amend and reenact sections 12-60.1-01 and 12-60.1-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to closed records and grounds to file a petition to seal a criminal record.
Sponsors
Who carried the bill in each chamber, and who signed on. Each name leads to the member's page.
In the House of Representatives
Sponsor
5 co-sponsors
Mike Berg, Diane Larson, Janne Myrdal, Emily O'Brien, Steve Vetter
Its course
January 7 to April 24, 2025, on one scale. In the top row each mark is a day something happened; taller marks are busier days.
Each committee stop sits inside its chamber.
Every action19 actions on 17 days
In the House of RepresentativesJan 7 to Jan 2316 days
JudiciaryJan 7 to Jan 2114 days
In the SenateJan 23 to Apr 168 days
JudiciaryFeb 13 to Mar 2742 days
Back in the House of RepresentativesApr 1 to Apr 1615 days
Waiting to be sentApr 16 to Apr 182 days
With the GovernorApr 18 to Apr 235 days
Votes
Yeas to nays, as the Legislative Assembly recorded them. Committee votes are set in.
Judiciary11–0
Do pass as amended · Jan 21 · 3 present
House of Representatives, second reading90–0
Passed · Jan 23 · 4 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Alisa Mitskog, Andrew Marschall, Anna S. Novak, Austen Schauer, Austin Foss, Ben Koppelman, Bernie Satrom, Bert Anderson, Bill Tveit, Bob Martinson, Brandy L. Pyle, Carrie McLeod, Christina Wolff, Clayton Fegley, Collette Brown, Cynthia Schreiber-Beck, Dan Ruby, Daniel Johnston, Daniel R. Vollmer, David Monson, David Richter, Dawson Holle, Dennis Nehring, Desiree Morton, Don Vigesaa, Donald W. Longmuir, Donna Henderson, Dori Hauck, Doug Osowski, Dwight Kiefert, Emily O'Brien, Eric J. Murphy, Glenn Bosch, Gregory Stemen, Gretchen Dobervich, Jared C. Hagert, Jared Hendrix, Jason Dockter, Jay Fisher, Jayme Davis, Jeff Hoverson, Jeremy Olson, Jim Grueneich, Jim Jonas, Jim Kasper, Jon O. Nelson, Jonathan Warrey, Jorin Johnson, Josh Christy, Karen A. Anderson, Karen Grindberg, Karen Karls, Karen M. Rohr, Karla Rose Hanson, Kathy Frelich, Landon Bahl, LaurieBeth Hager, Lawrence R. Klemin, Lisa Finley-DeVille, Lisa Meier, Liz Conmy, Lori VanWinkle, Macy Bolinske, Mark Sanford, Mary Schneider, Matthew Heilman, Matthew Ruby, Mike Beltz, Mike Berg, Mike Brandenburg, Mike Lefor, Mike Motschenbacher, Mike Nathe, Mike Schatz, Mitch Ostlie, Nathan Toman, Nels Christianson, Nico Rios, Patrick R. Hatlestad, Robin Weisz, Roger A. Maki, Scott Louser, Scott Wagner, Steve Swiontek, Steve Vetter, SuAnn Olson, Todd Porter, Ty Dressler, Vicky Steiner, Zachary Ista
Not voting Craig Headland, Dick Anderson, Keith Kempenich, Pat D. Heinert
Judiciary7–0
Do pass as amended · Mar 27
Senate, second reading46–0
Passed · Apr 1 · 1 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Bob Paulson, Brad Bekkedahl, Chuck Walen, Claire Cory, Cole Conley, Dale Patten, David A. Clemens, David Hogue, Desiree van Oosting, Diane Larson, Dick Dever, Donald Schaible, Greg Kessel, Janne Myrdal, Jeff Barta, Jeffery J. Magrum, Jerry Klein, Jonathan Sickler, Jose L. Castaneda, Josh Boschee, Judy Lee, Justin Gerhardt, Kathy Hogan, Keith Boehm, Kent Weston, Kristin Roers, Kyle Davison, Larry Luick, Mark Enget, Mark F. Weber, Michael Dwyer, Michelle Axtman, Michelle Powers, Mike Wobbema, Paul J. Thomas, Randy A. Burckhard, Randy D. Lemm, Richard Marcellais, Robert Erbele, Ronald Sorvaag, Ryan Braunberger, Scott Meyer, Sean Cleary, Terry M. Wanzek, Tim Mathern, Todd Beard
Not voting Dean Rummel
House of Representatives, second reading92–1
Passed · Apr 14 · 1 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Alisa Mitskog, Andrew Marschall, Anna S. Novak, Austen Schauer, Austin Foss, Ben Koppelman, Bernie Satrom, Bert Anderson, Bill Tveit, Bob Martinson, Brandy L. Pyle, Carrie McLeod, Christina Wolff, Clayton Fegley, Collette Brown, Craig Headland, Cynthia Schreiber-Beck, Dan Ruby, Daniel Johnston, Daniel R. Vollmer, David Monson, David Richter, Dawson Holle, Dennis Nehring, Desiree Morton, Dick Anderson, Don Vigesaa, Donald W. Longmuir, Donna Henderson, Dori Hauck, Doug Osowski, Dwight Kiefert, Emily O'Brien, Eric J. Murphy, Glenn Bosch, Gregory Stemen, Gretchen Dobervich, Jared C. Hagert, Jared Hendrix, Jason Dockter, Jay Fisher, Jayme Davis, Jeff Hoverson, Jeremy Olson, Jim Grueneich, Jim Jonas, Jon O. Nelson, Jonathan Warrey, Jorin Johnson, Karen A. Anderson, Karen Grindberg, Karen Karls, Karen M. Rohr, Karla Rose Hanson, Kathy Frelich, Keith Kempenich, Landon Bahl, LaurieBeth Hager, Lawrence R. Klemin, Lisa Finley-DeVille, Lisa Meier, Liz Conmy, Lori VanWinkle, Macy Bolinske, Mark Sanford, Mary Schneider, Matthew Heilman, Matthew Ruby, Mike Beltz, Mike Berg, Mike Brandenburg, Mike Lefor, Mike Motschenbacher, Mike Nathe, Mike Schatz, Mitch Ostlie, Nathan Toman, Nels Christianson, Nico Rios, Pat D. Heinert, Patrick R. Hatlestad, Robin Weisz, Roger A. Maki, Scott Louser, Scott Wagner, Steve Vetter, SuAnn Olson, TJ Brown, Todd Porter, Ty Dressler, Vicky Steiner, Zachary Ista
Nay Jim Kasper
Not voting Steve Swiontek
Amendments
Each amendment offered, and what became of it.
House of Representatives committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Jan 22
Senate committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Mar 28
Text
Each version as the Legislative Assembly printed it.
l9n doesn't hold this bill's text yet.
What happened
In l9n's words, one line for each step. Every action as the Legislative Assembly published it is below.
In the House of Representatives Jan 7 – Jan 23
- Jan 7Introduced and sent to Judiciary
- Jan 13Heard in Judiciary
- Jan 21Judiciary recommended it as amended, 11 to 0
- Jan 22Amended as the committee recommended
- Jan 23Passed the House of Representatives, 90 to 0
In the Senate Jan 24 – Apr 1
- Jan 24Arrived in the Senate
- Feb 13Read a first time and sent to Judiciary
- Mar 11Heard in Judiciary
- Mar 27Judiciary recommended it as amended, 7 to 0
- Mar 28Amended as the committee recommended
- Apr 1Passed the Senate, 46 to 0
Back in the House of Representatives Apr 2 – Apr 16
- Apr 2Returned to the House of Representatives
- Apr 14The House of Representatives agreed to the other chamber's changes
- Passed the House of Representatives, 92 to 1
- Apr 16Signed in the Senate
To the Governor Apr 18 – Apr 24
- Apr 18Signed in the House of Representatives
- Sent to the Governor
- Apr 23Signed by the Governor
- Apr 24Filed with the Secretary of State
All 19 actions, as published
- Jan 7Introduced, first reading, (emergency), referred Judiciary CommitteeHouse of Representatives
- Jan 13Committee Hearing 09:00House of Representatives
- Jan 21Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 11 0 3House of Representatives
- Jan 22Amendment adopted, placed on calendarHouse of Representatives
- Jan 23Second reading, passed, yeas 90 nays 0, Emergency clause carriedHouse of Representatives
- Jan 24Received from HouseSenate
- Feb 13Introduced, first reading, (emergency), referred Judiciary CommitteeSenate
- Mar 11Committee Hearing 11:00Senate
- Mar 27Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 7 0 0Senate
- Mar 28Amendment adopted, placed on calendarSenate
- Apr 1Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 46 nays 0Senate
- Apr 2Returned to House (12)House of Representatives
- Apr 14ConcurredHouse of Representatives
- Apr 14Second reading, passed, yeas 92 nays 1House of Representatives
- Apr 16Signed by PresidentSenate
- Apr 18Signed by SpeakerHouse of Representatives
- Apr 18Sent to GovernorHouse of Representatives
- Apr 23Signed by Governor 04/21House of Representatives
- Apr 24Filed with Secretary Of State 04/22Both houses