North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · Bill
SB 2193: A BILL for an Act to create and enact two new sections to chapter 25-13 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the certification and sale of assistance animals; to amend and reenact section 25-13-01.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to definitions associated with assistance animals; and to provide a penalty.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2193 is a bill introduced in the North Dakota Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A BILL for an Act to create and enact two new sections to chapter 25-13 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the certification and sale of assistance animals; to amend and reenact section 25-13-01.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to definitions associated with assistance animals; and to provide a penalty. Primary sponsor: Judy Lee (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 12 nays 81.
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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 certification and sale of assistance animals; to amend and reenact section 25‑13‑01.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to definitions associated with assistance animals; and to provide a penalty.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judy Lee | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Jim Jonas | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Mark Sanford | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Cynthia Schreiber-Beck | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jonathan Sickler | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
“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 12 nays 81
- Laid over one legislative day
- Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 12 1 1
- Committee Hearing 10:15
- Introduced, first reading, referred Agriculture Committee
- Received from Senate
- Second reading, passed, yeas 44 nays 2
- Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 4 2 0
- Committee Hearing 08:30
- Introduced, first reading, referred Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee