North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · Bill
SB 2222: 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 sections 25-13-01.1 and 47-16-07.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to definitions associated with assistance animals and disability documentation for a service or assistance animal in a rental dwelling; and to provide a penalty.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2222 is a bill introduced in the North Dakota Senate on January 17, 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 sections 25-13-01.1 and 47-16-07.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to definitions associated with assistance animals and disability documentation for a service or assistance animal in a rental dwelling; and to provide a penalty. Primary sponsor: Bob Paulson (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2025): Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 1 nays 44.
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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 sections 25‑13‑01.1 and 47‑16‑07.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to definitions associated with assistance animals and disability documentation for a service or assistance animal in a rental dwelling; and to provide a penalty.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Paulson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Mike Lefor | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Scott Louser | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Larry Luick | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Matt Ruby | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Kent Weston | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
“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 1 nays 44
- Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 6 0 0
- Committee Hearing 10:30
- Rereferred to Agriculture and Veterans Affairs
- Request return from committee
- Introduced, first reading, referred Industry and Business Committee