North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · Bill
HB 1373: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 12.1-16, a new section to chapter 12.1-17, and two new sections to chapter 32-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of human being and person as the terms relate to the offenses of murder and assault, and civil actions for death caused by wrongful acts.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1373 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 12.1-16, a new section to chapter 12.1-17, and two new sections to chapter 32-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of human being and person as the terms relate to the offenses of murder and assault, and civil actions for death caused by wrongful acts. Primary sponsor: Lori VanWinkle (Republican). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 16 nays 77.
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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 definition of human being and person as the terms relate to the offenses of murder and assault, and civil actions for death caused by wrongful acts.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lori VanWinkle | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Jose Castaneda | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 40 |
| David Clemens | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Matt Heilman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| Donna Henderson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Jeff Hoverson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Dan Johnston | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Desiree Morton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Desiree Van Oosting | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
| Doug Osowski | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Nico Rios | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Christina Wolff | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
“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 16 nays 77
- Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 11 1 1
- Committee Hearing 09:00
- Introduced, first reading, referred Human Services Committee