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

HB 1505: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-03 and a new section to chapter 54-66 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to immunity and a defense for persons related to voting on legislation and closure of matters by the ethics commission; to amend and reenact sections 12.1-13-02, 54-66-10, 54-66-12, and 54-66-18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to immunity from criminal prosecution, individuals' rights to appeals, confidential information, and conflicts of interest; to provide for application; and to declare an emergency.

In committee Last action February 24, 2025: Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 9 nays 84

Plain-language summary

HB 1505 is a bill introduced in the North Dakota House on January 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-03 and a new section to chapter 54-66 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to immunity and a defense for persons related to voting on legislation and closure of matters by the ethics commission; to amend and reenact sections 12.1-13-02, 54-66-10, 54-66-12, and 54-66-18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to immunity from criminal prosecution, individuals' rights to appeals, confidential information, and conflicts of interest; to provide for application; and to declare an emergency. Primary sponsor: Mike Lefor (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2025): Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 9 nays 84.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mike Lefor (Republican). 1 co-sponsor.