North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · Bill
HB 1242: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 14-09-00.1 and 14-09-29 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to parental rights and responsibilities; and to provide for application.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1242 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 amend and reenact sections 14-09-00.1 and 14-09-29 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to parental rights and responsibilities; and to provide for application. Primary sponsor: Kathy Frelich (Republican). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2025): Motion to reconsider failed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relating to parental rights and responsibilities; and to provide for application.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy Frelich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Jeff Barta | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 43 |
| Brad Bekkedahl | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Keith Boehm | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 33 |
| Larry Klemin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Tim Mathern | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Desiree Van Oosting | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
| Bob Paulson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Michelle Powers | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| Karen Rohr | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Bill Tveit | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| 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
- Motion to reconsider failed
- Second reading, failed, lacks constitutional majority yeas 47 nays 37
- Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 11 3 0
- Committee Hearing 10:00
- Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee