Became law, signed April 23, 2025, 100 days after it was filed.
2025 Regular Session, 2025–2026
House Bill 1429
Relating to harassment and stalking with a robot; and to provide a penalty.
What it does
The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.
AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 12.1-17-07 and 12.1-17-07.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to harassment and stalking with a robot; and to provide a penalty.
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
Its course
January 13 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 13 to Feb 2442 days
AgricultureJan 13 to Feb 2038 days
In the SenateFeb 24 to Apr 439 days
Agriculture and Veterans AffairsMar 7 to Apr 125 days
Back in the House of RepresentativesApr 4 to Apr 1713 days
Waiting to be sentApr 17 to Apr 214 days
With the GovernorApr 21 to Apr 232 days
Votes
Yeas to nays, as the Legislative Assembly recorded them. Committee votes are set in.
Agriculture13–0
Do pass as amended · Feb 20 · 1 present
House of Representatives, second reading91–0
Passed · Feb 24 · 2 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, 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, 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, Pat D. Heinert, 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 Donald W. Longmuir, Nico Rios
Agriculture and Veterans Affairs6–0
Do pass as amended · Apr 1
Senate, second reading45–0
Passed · Apr 4 · 2 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Bob Paulson, Brad Bekkedahl, Chuck Walen, Claire Cory, Cole Conley, Dale Patten, David A. Clemens, David Hogue, Dean Rummel, 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, Larry Luick, Mark Enget, Mark F. Weber, Michael Dwyer, 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 Kyle Davison, Michelle Axtman
House of Representatives, second reading91–0
Passed · Apr 15 · 3 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, Jim Kasper, 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, 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, TJ Brown, Todd Porter, Ty Dressler, Vicky Steiner, Zachary Ista
Not voting Mark Sanford, Steve Swiontek, SuAnn Olson
Amendments
Each amendment offered, and what became of it.
House of Representatives committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Feb 21
Senate committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Apr 2
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 13 – Feb 24
- Jan 13Introduced and sent to Agriculture
- Jan 24Heard in Agriculture
- Feb 20Agriculture recommended it as amended, 13 to 0
- Feb 21Amended as the committee recommended
- Feb 24Passed the House of Representatives, 91 to 0
In the Senate Feb 25 – Apr 4
- Feb 25Arrived in the Senate
- Mar 7Read a first time and sent to Agriculture and Veterans Affairs
- Mar 20Heard in Agriculture and Veterans Affairs
- Apr 1Agriculture and Veterans Affairs recommended it as amended, 6 to 0
- Apr 2Amended as the committee recommended
- Apr 4Passed the Senate, 45 to 0
Back in the House of Representatives Apr 7 – Apr 17
- Apr 7Returned to the House of Representatives
- Apr 15The House of Representatives agreed to the other chamber's changes
- Passed the House of Representatives, 91 to 0
- Apr 17Signed in the Senate
To the Governor Apr 21 – Apr 24
- Apr 21Signed 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 13Introduced, first reading, referred Agriculture CommitteeHouse of Representatives
- Jan 24Committee Hearing 08:30House of Representatives
- Feb 20Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 13 0 1House of Representatives
- Feb 21Amendment adopted, placed on calendarHouse of Representatives
- Feb 24Second reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 0House of Representatives
- Feb 25Received from HouseSenate
- Mar 7Introduced, first reading, referred Agriculture and Veterans Affairs CommitteeSenate
- Mar 20Committee Hearing 11:15Senate
- Apr 1Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 0 0Senate
- Apr 2Amendment adopted, placed on calendarSenate
- Apr 4Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 45 nays 0Senate
- Apr 7Returned to House (12)House of Representatives
- Apr 15ConcurredHouse of Representatives
- Apr 15Second reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 0House of Representatives
- Apr 17Signed by PresidentSenate
- Apr 21Signed by SpeakerHouse of Representatives
- Apr 21Sent to GovernorHouse of Representatives
- Apr 23Signed by Governor 04/21House of Representatives
- Apr 24Filed with Secretary Of State 04/22Both houses