Became law, signed April 18, 2025, 88 days after it was filed.
2025 Regular Session, 2025–2026
House Bill 1511
Relating to physician continuing education requirements; to amend and reenact section 14‑02.1‑04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to limitations on the performance of an abortion; to provide an appropriation; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.
What it does
The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.
AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 43-17-27.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to physician continuing education requirements; to amend and reenact section 14-02.1-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to limitations on the performance of an abortion; to provide an appropriation; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.
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
8 co-sponsors
Justin Gerhardt, David Hogue, Jerry Klein, Mike Lefor, Janne Myrdal, Dan Ruby, Vicky Steiner, Don Vigesaa
Its course
January 20 to April 21, 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 action24 actions on 20 days
In the House of RepresentativesJan 20 to Feb 2435 days
Human ServicesJan 20 to Feb 1829 days
In the SenateFeb 24 to Apr 136 days
JudiciaryMar 7 to Mar 1811 days
AppropriationsMar 19 to Mar 289 days
Back in the House of RepresentativesApr 1 to Apr 1413 days
Waiting to be sentApr 14 to Apr 151 day
With the GovernorApr 15 to Apr 183 days
Votes
Yeas to nays, as the Legislative Assembly recorded them. Committee votes are set in.
Human Services10–3
Do pass as amended · Feb 18
House of Representatives, second reading74–19
Passed · Feb 24
Who voted how
Yea Andrew Marschall, Anna S. Novak, Austen Schauer, Ben Koppelman, Bernie Satrom, Bert Anderson, Bill Tveit, Brandy L. Pyle, Carrie McLeod, Christina Wolff, Clayton Fegley, Craig Headland, Cynthia Schreiber-Beck, Dan Ruby, Daniel Johnston, Daniel R. Vollmer, David Monson, David Richter, Dawson Holle, Desiree Morton, Dick Anderson, Don Vigesaa, Donna Henderson, Dori Hauck, Doug Osowski, Dwight Kiefert, Glenn Bosch, Gregory Stemen, Jared C. Hagert, Jared Hendrix, Jason Dockter, Jay Fisher, Jeff Hoverson, Jeremy Olson, Jim Grueneich, Jim Jonas, Jim Kasper, Jon O. Nelson, Jonathan Warrey, Jorin Johnson, Karen A. Anderson, Karen Karls, Karen M. Rohr, Kathy Frelich, Keith Kempenich, Landon Bahl, Lawrence R. Klemin, Lisa Meier, Macy Bolinske, Mark Sanford, Matthew Heilman, Matthew Ruby, 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 Swiontek, Steve Vetter, SuAnn Olson, Todd Porter, Ty Dressler, Vicky Steiner
Nay Alisa Mitskog, Austin Foss, Bob Martinson, Collette Brown, Dennis Nehring, Donald W. Longmuir, Emily O'Brien, Eric J. Murphy, Gretchen Dobervich, Jayme Davis, Karen Grindberg, Karla Rose Hanson, LaurieBeth Hager, Lisa Finley-DeVille, Liz Conmy, Lori VanWinkle, Mary Schneider, Mike Beltz, Zachary Ista
Judiciary5–2
Do pass as amended · Mar 18
Appropriations13–2
Do pass · Mar 28 · 1 present
Senate, second reading41–5
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, Justin Gerhardt, 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, Scott Meyer, Sean Cleary, Terry M. Wanzek, Todd Beard
Nay Josh Boschee, Judy Lee, Kathy Hogan, Ryan Braunberger, Tim Mathern
Not voting Dean Rummel
House of Representatives, second reading72–17
Passed · Apr 9 · 5 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Andrew Marschall, Anna S. Novak, Austen Schauer, Ben Koppelman, Bernie Satrom, Bert Anderson, Bill Tveit, Brandy L. Pyle, Carrie McLeod, Christina Wolff, Clayton Fegley, Craig Headland, Cynthia Schreiber-Beck, Dan Ruby, Daniel Johnston, David Monson, David Richter, Dawson Holle, Desiree Morton, Dick Anderson, Don Vigesaa, Donald W. Longmuir, Donna Henderson, Dori Hauck, Dwight Kiefert, Emily O'Brien, Glenn Bosch, Gregory Stemen, Jared C. Hagert, Jared Hendrix, Jason Dockter, Jay Fisher, Jeff Hoverson, Jim Grueneich, Jim Jonas, Jon O. Nelson, Jonathan Warrey, Jorin Johnson, Karen A. Anderson, Karen Grindberg, Karen Karls, Karen M. Rohr, Kathy Frelich, Keith Kempenich, Landon Bahl, Lawrence R. Klemin, Lisa Meier, Macy Bolinske, Mark Sanford, Matthew Heilman, Matthew Ruby, 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 Vetter, SuAnn Olson, TJ Brown, Todd Porter, Ty Dressler, Vicky Steiner
Nay Alisa Mitskog, Austin Foss, Collette Brown, Daniel R. Vollmer, Dennis Nehring, Eric J. Murphy, Gretchen Dobervich, Jayme Davis, Jim Kasper, Karla Rose Hanson, LaurieBeth Hager, Lisa Finley-DeVille, Liz Conmy, Mary Schneider, Mike Beltz, Nico Rios, Zachary Ista
Not voting Bob Martinson, Doug Osowski, Jeremy Olson, Lori VanWinkle, Steve Swiontek
Amendments
Each amendment offered, and what became of it.
House of Representatives committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Feb 19
Senate committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Mar 19
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 Human Services
- Feb 5Heard in Human Services
- Feb 18Human Services recommended it as amended, 10 to 3
- Feb 19Amended as the committee recommended
- Feb 24Passed the House of Representatives, 74 to 19
In the Senate Feb 25 – Apr 1
- Feb 25Arrived in the Senate
- Mar 7Read a first time and sent to Judiciary
- Mar 17Heard in Judiciary
- Mar 18Judiciary recommended it as amended, 5 to 2
- Mar 19Amended as the committee recommended
- Sent to Appropriations
- Mar 25Heard in Appropriations
- Mar 28Appropriations recommended it, 13 to 2
- Apr 1Passed the Senate, 41 to 5
Back in the House of Representatives Apr 2 – Apr 14
- Apr 2Returned to the House of Representatives
- Apr 9The House of Representatives agreed to the other chamber's changes
- Passed the House of Representatives, 72 to 17
- Apr 14Signed in the Senate
To the Governor Apr 15 – Apr 21
- Apr 15Signed in the House of Representatives
- Sent to the Governor
- Apr 18Signed by the Governor
- Apr 21Filed with the Secretary of State
All 24 actions, as published
- Jan 20Introduced, first reading, (emergency), referred Human Services CommitteeHouse of Representatives
- Feb 5Committee Hearing 04:30House of Representatives
- Feb 18Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 10 3 0House of Representatives
- Feb 19Amendment adopted, placed on calendarHouse of Representatives
- Feb 20Laid over two legislative daysHouse of Representatives
- Feb 24Second reading, passed, yeas 74 nays 19, Emergency clause carriedHouse of Representatives
- Feb 25Received from HouseSenate
- Mar 7Introduced, first reading, (emergency), referred Judiciary CommitteeSenate
- Mar 17Committee Hearing 09:00Senate
- Mar 18Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 5 2 0Senate
- Mar 19Amendment adoptedSenate
- Mar 19Rereferred to AppropriationsSenate
- Mar 25Committee Hearing 10:00Senate
- Mar 28Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 13 2 1Senate
- Apr 1Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 41 nays 5Senate
- Apr 1Emergency clause carriedSenate
- Apr 2Returned to House (12)House of Representatives
- Apr 9ConcurredHouse of Representatives
- Apr 9Second reading, passed, yeas 72 nays 17, Emergency clause carriedHouse of Representatives
- Apr 14Signed by PresidentSenate
- Apr 15Signed by SpeakerHouse of Representatives
- Apr 15Sent to GovernorHouse of Representatives
- Apr 18Signed by Governor 04/16House of Representatives
- Apr 21Filed with Secretary Of State 04/16Both houses