AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 12.1-41 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to mandatory minimum sentences for human trafficking offenders; and to provide a penalty.
HB 1361 proposes to create a new section within chapter 12.1-41 of the North Dakota Century Code. This bill establishes mandatory minimum sentences for individuals convicted of human trafficking offenses. It directly affects human trafficking offenders by requiring a minimum prison term upon conviction, and also provides for a penalty.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Jan 13, 2025
Signed Apr 23, 2025
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INTRODUCED
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MINOR
This bill establishes mandatory minimum prison sentences for human trafficking offenders in North Dakota, removing previous language that was likely a placeholder or draft version. The key substantive change is the introduction of specific sentencing requirements that must be served without parole.
Scope change
The bill now applies mandatory minimum sentencing to human trafficking cases, creating new legal requirements for courts when sentencing offenders in this category.
REQUIREMENT
Establishes mandatory minimum prison sentences without parole for human trafficking: 20 years for class AA felonies, 10 years for class A felonies, and 5 years for class B felonies.
TECHNICAL
Removed placeholder text and draft formatting elements including bill number references and incomplete page headers that were present in the original introduction version.
Added certification language confirming the bill originated in the House and includes voting records from both chambers showing passage.
Floor votes · Senate Apr 1, 2025 · House Jan 30, 2025
How they voted
45–1
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 47
Apr 1, 2025
D
Democratic5
100% Yea
R
Republican42
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
18
Key actions
10
Committee
4
Apr 24, 2025
Introduced
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/22
legislature
Apr 23, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor 04/21
lower
Apr 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Second reading, passed, yeas 87 nays 4
lower
Apr 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 45 nays 1
upper
Mar 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
upper
Mar 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 7 0 0
upper
Mar 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Hearing 02:30
upper
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
upper
Jan 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Second reading, passed, yeas 70 nays 23
lower
Jan 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 6 5 3
lower
Jan 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Hearing 09:30
lower
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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