North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · Bill
HB 1239: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 11-33, a new section to chapter 40-47, a new chapter to title 51, and a new section to chapter 58-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to blockchain technology and protection for digital asset mining.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1239 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 11-33, a new section to chapter 40-47, a new chapter to title 51, and a new section to chapter 58-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to blockchain technology and protection for digital asset mining. Primary sponsor: Nathan Toman (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2025): Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 14 nays 75.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relating to blockchain technology and protection for digital asset mining.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Toman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Jeff Barta | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 43 |
| Josh Christy | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Claire Cory | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Jared C. Hagert | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Dan Johnston | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Bob Paulson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Austen Schauer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Jonathan Warrey | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 14 nays 75
- Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
- Reported back amended, do not pass, placed on calendar 10 2 2
- Committee Hearing 02:15
- Committee Hearing 03:00
- Introduced, first reading, referred Industry, Business and Labor Committee