North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · Bill
SB 2383: A BILL for an Act to create and enact four new sections to chapter 14-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to parental rights and responsibilities, equal residential responsibility, and the presumption of fitness; to amend and reenact sections 14-09-00.1, 14-09-06.2, and 14-09-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of equal decisionmaking responsibility and equal parenting time, the best interests of the child factors, and the residence of a child; and to provide for application.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2383 is a bill introduced in the North Dakota Senate on January 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A BILL for an Act to create and enact four new sections to chapter 14-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to parental rights and responsibilities, equal residential responsibility, and the presumption of fitness; to amend and reenact sections 14-09-00.1, 14-09-06.2, and 14-09-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of equal decisionmaking responsibility and equal parenting time, the best interests of the child factors, and the residence of a child; and to provide for application. Primary sponsor: Claire Cory (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2025): Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 12 nays 35.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relating to parental rights and responsibilities, equal residential responsibility, and the presumption of fitness; to amend and reenact sections 14‑09‑00.1, 14‑09‑06.2, and 14‑09‑07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of equal decisionmaking responsibility and equal parenting time, the best interests of the child factors, and the residence of a child; and to provide for application.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claire Cory | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Larry Luick | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Bob Paulson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Steve Vetter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
“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 35
- Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
- Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 5 2 0
- Committee Hearing 02:30
- Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee