North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · Bill
HB 1273: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the prohibition of a policy, order, or ordinance that limits free speech.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1273 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 54-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the prohibition of a policy, order, or ordinance that limits free speech. Primary sponsor: Matt Heilman (Republican). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2025): Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 20 nays 73.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relating to the prohibition of a policy, order, or ordinance that limits free speech.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Heilman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| Macy Bolinske | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Jose Castaneda | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 40 |
| David Clemens | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Jim Kasper | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Ben Koppelman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Andrew Marschall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Desiree Morton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Desiree Van Oosting | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
| Michelle Powers | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| Nathan Toman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Chuck Walen | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
“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 20 nays 73
- Reported back, do not pass, placed on consent calendar 11 0 2
- Committee Hearing 04:00
- Introduced, first reading, referred Political Subdivisions Committee