North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · Bill
HB 1505: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-03 and a new section to chapter 54-66 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to immunity and a defense for persons related to voting on legislation and closure of matters by the ethics commission; to amend and reenact sections 12.1-13-02, 54-66-10, 54-66-12, and 54-66-18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to immunity from criminal prosecution, individuals' rights to appeals, confidential information, and conflicts of interest; to provide for application; and to declare an emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1505 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 54-03 and a new section to chapter 54-66 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to immunity and a defense for persons related to voting on legislation and closure of matters by the ethics commission; to amend and reenact sections 12.1-13-02, 54-66-10, 54-66-12, and 54-66-18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to immunity from criminal prosecution, individuals' rights to appeals, confidential information, and conflicts of interest; to provide for application; and to declare an emergency. Primary sponsor: Mike Lefor (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2025): Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 9 nays 84.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relating to immunity and a defense for persons related to voting on legislation and closure of matters by the ethics commission; to amend and reenact sections 12.1‑13‑02, 54‑66‑10, 54‑66‑12, and 54‑66‑18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to immunity from criminal prosecution, individuals' rights to appeals, confidential information, and conflicts of interest; to provide for application; and to declare an emergency.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Lefor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| David Hogue | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 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 9 nays 84
- Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
- Reported back amended, do not pass, placed on calendar 8 4 1
- Committee Hearing 09:30
- Introduced, first reading, (emergency), referred Government and Veterans Affairs Committee