North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · Bill
SB 2240: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 12.1-23 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prohibiting a political subdivision from seizing personal property without notice; to amend and reenact section 12.1-23-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to theft of property; 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 2240 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 a new section to chapter 12.1-23 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prohibiting a political subdivision from seizing personal property without notice; to amend and reenact section 12.1-23-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to theft of property; and to provide a penalty. Primary sponsor: Mike Wobbema (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2025): Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 8 nays 39.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relating to prohibiting a political subdivision from seizing personal property without notice; to amend and reenact section 12.1‑23‑02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to theft of property; and to provide a penalty.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Wobbema | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Mike Dwyer | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Dan Johnston | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Janne Myrdal | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Bob Paulson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
“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 8 nays 39
- Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 5 1 1
- Committee Hearing 02:30
- Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee