North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · Bill
HB 1166: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 12-60.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to closing certain criminal records; and to amend and reenact sections 12-60.1-01 and 12-60.1-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to closed records and grounds to file a petition to seal a criminal record.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1166 is a bill introduced in the North Dakota House on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 12-60.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to closing certain criminal records; and to amend and reenact sections 12-60.1-01 and 12-60.1-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to closed records and grounds to file a petition to seal a criminal record. Primary sponsor: Brandy L. Pyle. It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2025): Filed with Secretary Of State 04/22.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relating to closing certain criminal records; and to amend and reenact sections 12‑60.1‑01 and 12‑60.1‑02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to closed records and grounds to file a petition to seal a criminal record.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandy L. Pyle | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mike Berg | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Diane Larson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Janne Myrdal | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Emily O'Brien | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Steve Vetter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Filed with Secretary Of State 04/22
- Signed by Governor 04/21
- Sent to Governor
- Signed by Speaker
- Signed by President
- Second reading, passed, yeas 92 nays 1
- Concurred
- Returned to House (12)
- Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 46 nays 0
- Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
- Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 7 0 0
- Committee Hearing 11:00
Showing 12 most recent of 19 actions. Full history