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

SB 2406: A BILL for an Act to create and enact chapter 44-04.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prohibiting agencies from entering nondisclosure agreements concerning data centers and industrial projects; to provide a penalty; to provide an effective date; and to provide an expiration date.

In committee Last action September 3, 2026: Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 15 nays 32

Plain-language summary

SB 2406 is a bill introduced in the North Dakota Senate on September 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A BILL for an Act to create and enact chapter 44-04.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prohibiting agencies from entering nondisclosure agreements concerning data centers and industrial projects; to provide a penalty; to provide an effective date; and to provide an expiration date. Primary sponsor: Tim Mathern (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 3, 2026): Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 15 nays 32.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tim Mathern (Democratic). 4 co-sponsors.