North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · Bill
HB 1587: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 16.1-15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the prohibition against using voting systems in certain elections; and to amend and reenact sections 16.1-06-12, 16.1-06-14, and 16.1-06-15 and subsection 1 of section 16.1-06-26 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to election security and validation.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1587 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 16.1-15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the prohibition against using voting systems in certain elections; and to amend and reenact sections 16.1-06-12, 16.1-06-14, and 16.1-06-15 and subsection 1 of section 16.1-06-26 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to election security and validation. Primary sponsor: Nico Rios (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2025): Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 10 nays 80.
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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 against using voting systems in certain elections; and to amend and reenact sections 16.1‑06‑12, 16.1‑06‑14, and 16.1‑06‑15 and subsection 1 of section 16.1‑06‑26 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to election security and validation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Rios | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
“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 10 nays 80
- Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 7 4 3
- Committee Hearing 03:30
- Introduced, first reading, referred Government and Veterans Affairs Committee