AN ACT to amend and reenact section 12.1-22-03 and subsection 1 of section 12.1-22-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to criminal trespass; and to provide a penalty.
Based on the provided title and abstract, HB 1305 amends existing sections of the North Dakota Century Code related to criminal trespass. The bill updates the laws concerning who can be charged with criminal trespass and outlines the penalties for such offenses. Without the full text of the bill, specific changes to the definition of trespass or the exact penalties cannot be detailed.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Jan 13, 2025
Signed Apr 18, 2025
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This bill amends North Dakota's criminal trespass laws to clarify penalties, add new misdemeanor offenses for unauthorized entry, and establish a civil citation process with bond options for certain trespass violations. The changes make it easier to enforce trespass laws while providing some flexibility for individuals who receive citations.
Scope change
The bill expands criminal trespass enforcement by adding new misdemeanor categories and creating a non-criminal citation process for certain property violations, while maintaining felony penalties for serious offenses.
ENFORCEMENT
Added a new civil citation process allowing peace officers to issue citations with a $250 fine option instead of criminal prosecution for certain trespass violations.
Added procedures for posting bond by mail, including timelines for requesting hearings and bond forfeiture rules.
REQUIREMENT
Created new misdemeanor offenses for entering or remaining on property where trespass notice was given through actual communication or posting.
Added requirements that peace officers providing citations must take the individual's name and address, and notify them of their right to request a hearing.
DEFINITION
Updated the definition of 'dwelling' in the Century Code to clarify what property qualifies as a residence for trespass purposes.
Floor votes · Senate Mar 26, 2025 · House Apr 7, 2025
How they voted
47–0
Passed
Total votes 47
Mar 26, 2025
D
Democratic5
100% Yea
R
Republican42
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
19
Key actions
11
Committee
4
Apr 21, 2025
Introduced
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/17
legislature
Apr 18, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor 04/15
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Second reading, passed, yeas 89 nays 0
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 47 nays 0
upper
Mar 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 7 0 0
upper
Mar 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Hearing 09:00
upper
Feb 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
upper
Feb 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Second reading, passed, yeas 85 nays 0
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
lower
Feb 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 12 1 1
lower
Jan 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Hearing 10:30
lower
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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