North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · Bill
HB 1491: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to student eligibility for high school sports and activities.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1491 is a bill introduced in the North Dakota House on January 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to student eligibility for high school sports and activities. Primary sponsor: Nico Rios (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2025): Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 22 nays 71.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relating to student eligibility for high school sports and activities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Rios | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Todd Beard | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Mike Motschenbacher | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Austen Schauer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Paul Thomas | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
“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 22 nays 71
- Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 9 5 0
- Committee Hearing 02:30
- Introduced, first reading, referred Education Committee