North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · Bill
SB 2406: A BILL for an Act to create and enact chapter 44-04.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prohibiting agencies from entering nondisclosure agreements concerning data centers and industrial projects; to provide a penalty; to provide an effective date; and to provide an expiration date.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2406 is a bill introduced in the North Dakota Senate on September 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A BILL for an Act to create and enact chapter 44-04.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prohibiting agencies from entering nondisclosure agreements concerning data centers and industrial projects; to provide a penalty; to provide an effective date; and to provide an expiration date. Primary sponsor: Tim Mathern (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 3, 2026): Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 15 nays 32.
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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 agencies from entering nondisclosure agreements concerning data centers and industrial projects; to provide a penalty; to provide an effective date; and to provide an expiration date.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Mathern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Collette Brown | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Matt Heilman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| Ron Sorvaag | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Jonathan Warrey | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
“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 15 nays 32
- Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
- Reported back amended, do not pass, placed on calendar 6 2 0
- Committee Hearing 10:30
- Introduced, first reading, referred Joint Policy Committee