North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · Bill

HB 1373: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 12.1-16, a new section to chapter 12.1-17, and two new sections to chapter 32-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of human being and person as the terms relate to the offenses of murder and assault, and civil actions for death caused by wrongful acts.

In committee Last action February 12, 2025: Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 16 nays 77

Plain-language summary

HB 1373 is a bill introduced in the North Dakota House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 12.1-16, a new section to chapter 12.1-17, and two new sections to chapter 32-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of human being and person as the terms relate to the offenses of murder and assault, and civil actions for death caused by wrongful acts. Primary sponsor: Lori VanWinkle (Republican). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 16 nays 77.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Lori VanWinkle (Republican). 11 co-sponsors.