HB 1194 North Dakota House · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)

AN ACT to amend and reenact section 12.1-11-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to false information or false reports to law enforcement; and to provide a penalty.

HB 1194 amends section 12.1-11-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertains to providing false information or making false reports to law enforcement officials. The bill modifies the existing law regarding these actions and establishes or revises the penalties for individuals found guilty of such offenses. This directly affects individuals who interact with law enforcement by providing information, as well as the legal framework governing these interactions.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

House Passage

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

Signed into Law

Apr 2025

Introduced Jan 10, 2025 Signed Apr 18, 2025

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What changed between versions

FIRST ENGROSSMENT → Enrollment · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill amends North Dakota law regarding false information or reports to law enforcement. The main change is the addition of a new provision requiring on-duty law enforcement officers to report suspected false reports about other individuals to the state's attorney. The bill also clarifies the definition of 'security official' and maintains the existing misdemeanor penalty for providing false information.

Scope change

The bill expands enforcement requirements by adding a specific duty for law enforcement officers to report suspected false reports about other individuals, while keeping the original penalties for making false reports intact.

ENFORCEMENT

Added requirement for on-duty law enforcement officers to report suspected false reports about other individuals to the state's attorney when they have probable cause.

DEFINITION

Clarified the definition of 'security official' to include public servants responsible for handling public safety emergencies.

TECHNICAL

Changed document formatting from 'FIRST ENGROSMENT' to 'Enrollment' with updated legislative assembly session dates and signatures.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 3, 2025 · House Apr 9, 2025

How they voted

47–0

Passed

Total votes 47

Apr 3, 2025

D Democratic5

5 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican42

42 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Apr 21, 2025

Introduced

Filed with Secretary Of State 04/16

legislature

Apr 18, 2025

Signed into law

Signed by Governor 04/16

lower

Apr 9, 2025

Lower · Passed

Second reading, passed, yeas 79 nays 12

lower

Apr 9, 2025

Lower · Passed

Concurred

lower

Apr 3, 2025

Upper · Passed

Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 47 nays 0

upper

Apr 3, 2025

Upper · Passed

Amendment adopted, placed on calendar

upper

Apr 2, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 7 0 0

upper

Mar 11, 2025

Upper · Passed

Committee Hearing 02:30

upper

Feb 13, 2025

Introduced

Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee

upper

Feb 7, 2025

Lower · Passed

Second reading, passed, yeas 77 nays 13

lower

Feb 6, 2025

Lower · Passed

Amendment adopted, placed on calendar

lower

Feb 5, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 9 5 0

lower

Feb 3, 2025

Lower · Passed

Committee Hearing 10:30

lower

Jan 10, 2025

Introduced

Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee

lower

1 primary · 10 co-sponsors