2025 Regular Session, 2025–2026

House Bill 1489

Relating to civil protection orders; to amend and reenact sections 11‑15‑32 and 12‑60‑23, subsection 2 of section 12.1‑17‑13, section 14‑05‑23, subsection 4 of section 14‑07.1‑01, sections 14‑07.1‑02.1 and 14‑07.1‑11, subsection 1 of section 14‑07.1‑14, section 14‑07.1‑19, subdivision a of subsection 1 of section 14‑07.6‑01, subdivision b of subsection 1 of section 15.1‑09‑33.4, sections 16.1‑02‑07 and 29‑01‑15, subdivision g of subsection 1 of section 29‑06‑15, and subdivision a of subsection 2 of section 47‑16‑17.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to restraining orders and protection orders; to repeal sections 12.1‑31‑01.2, 12.1‑31.2‑01, 14‑07.1‑02, 14‑07.1‑03, 14‑07.1‑03.1, 14‑07.1‑04, 14‑07.1‑05, 14‑07.1‑05.1, 14‑07.1‑06, 14‑07.1‑07, and 14‑07.1‑08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to sexual assault restraining orders and domestic violence protection orders; to provide a penalty; and to provide an effective date.

Became law, signed April 23, 2025, 93 days after it was filed.

What it does

The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.

AN ACT to create and enact chapter 14-07.7 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to civil protection orders; to amend and reenact sections 11-15-32 and 12-60-23, subsection 2 of section 12.1-17-13, section 14-05-23, subsection 4 of section 14-07.1-01, sections 14-07.1-02.1 and 14-07.1-11, subsection 1 of section 14-07.1-14, section 14-07.1-19, subdivision a of subsection 1 of section 14-07.6-01, subdivision b of subsection 1 of section 15.1-09-33.4, sections 16.1-02-07 and 29-01-15, subdivision g of subsection 1 of section 29-06-15, and subdivision a of subsection 2 of section 47-16-17.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to restraining orders and protection orders; to repeal sections 12.1-31-01.2, 12.1-31.2-01, 14-07.1-02, 14-07.1-03, 14-07.1-03.1, 14-07.1-04, 14-07.1-05, 14-07.1-05.1, 14-07.1-06, 14-07.1-07, and 14-07.1-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to sexual assault restraining orders and domestic violence protection orders; to provide a penalty; and to provide an effective date.

Its course

January 20 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 16 days

In the House of RepresentativesJan 20 to Feb 2435 days

JudiciaryJan 20 to Feb 2031 days

In the SenateFeb 24 to Apr 742 days

JudiciaryMar 7 to Apr 428 days

Back in the House of RepresentativesApr 7 to Apr 169 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.

Judiciary8–5
Do pass as amended · Feb 20 · 1 present
House of Representatives, second reading80–10
Passed · Feb 24 · 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, Craig Headland, Cynthia Schreiber-Beck, Dan Ruby, David Monson, David Richter, Dawson Holle, Desiree Morton, Dick Anderson, Don Vigesaa, Donald W. Longmuir, Dori Hauck, 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, 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, Macy Bolinske, Mark Sanford, Mary Schneider, Matthew Ruby, Mike Beltz, Mike Berg, Mike Brandenburg, Mike Lefor, Mike Motschenbacher, Mike Nathe, Mike Schatz, Mitch Ostlie, Nathan Toman, Pat D. Heinert, Patrick R. Hatlestad, Robin Weisz, Scott Louser, Scott Wagner, Steve Swiontek, SuAnn Olson, Todd Porter, Ty Dressler, Vicky Steiner, Zachary Ista
Nay Daniel Johnston, Daniel R. Vollmer, Dennis Nehring, Donna Henderson, Doug Osowski, Lori VanWinkle, Matthew Heilman, Nels Christianson, Roger A. Maki, Steve Vetter
Not voting Collette Brown, Jeff Hoverson, Nico Rios
Judiciary7–0
Do pass as amended · Apr 4
Senate, second reading47–0
Passed · Apr 7
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, 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
House of Representatives, second reading85–9
Passed · Apr 14
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, David Monson, David Richter, Dawson Holle, Dick Anderson, Don Vigesaa, Donald W. Longmuir, Dori Hauck, 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, 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, Mitch Ostlie, Nathan Toman, Nico Rios, Pat D. Heinert, Patrick R. Hatlestad, Robin Weisz, Roger A. Maki, Scott Louser, Scott Wagner, Steve Swiontek, SuAnn Olson, TJ Brown, Todd Porter, Ty Dressler, Vicky Steiner, Zachary Ista
Nay Daniel R. Vollmer, Dennis Nehring, Desiree Morton, Donna Henderson, Doug Osowski, Jeff Hoverson, Mike Schatz, Nels Christianson, Steve Vetter

Amendments

Each amendment offered, and what became of it.

House of Representatives committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Feb 21
Senate committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Apr 7

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 20 – Feb 24

Jan 20Introduced and sent to Judiciary
Feb 11Heard in Judiciary
Feb 20Judiciary recommended it as amended, 8 to 5
Feb 21Amended as the committee recommended
Feb 24Passed the House of Representatives, 80 to 10

In the Senate Feb 25 – Apr 7

Feb 25Arrived in the Senate
Mar 7Read a first time and sent to Judiciary
Apr 1Heard in Judiciary
Apr 4Judiciary recommended it as amended, 7 to 0
Apr 7Amended as the committee recommended
Passed the Senate, 47 to 0

Back in the House of Representatives Apr 8 – Apr 16

Apr 8Returned to the House of Representatives
Apr 14The House of Representatives agreed to the other chamber's changes
Passed the House of Representatives, 85 to 9
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 20Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary CommitteeHouse of Representatives
Feb 11Committee Hearing 09:00House of Representatives
Feb 20Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 8 5 1House of Representatives
Feb 21Amendment adopted, placed on calendarHouse of Representatives
Feb 24Second reading, passed, yeas 80 nays 10House of Representatives
Feb 25Received from HouseSenate
Mar 7Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary CommitteeSenate
Apr 1Committee Hearing 02:30Senate
Apr 4Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 7 0 0Senate
Apr 7Amendment adopted, placed on calendarSenate
Apr 7Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 47 nays 0Senate
Apr 8Returned to House (12)House of Representatives
Apr 14ConcurredHouse of Representatives
Apr 14Second reading, passed, yeas 85 nays 9House 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