HB 1365 North Dakota House · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 62.1-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to possession of firearms or dangerous weapons at a publicly owned or operated building; and to amend and reenact section 62.1-02-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to possession of firearms or dangerous weapons at a public gathering.

Summary
Relating to possession of firearms or dangerous weapons at a publicly owned or operated building; and to amend and reenact section 62.1‑02‑05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to possession of firearms or dangerous weapons at a public gathering.
Bill status passed 2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Failed
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Feb 25, 2025
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What changed between versions

INTRODUCED FIRST ENGROSSMENT · 5 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to simplify its structure by removing a separate liability exemption section and clarifying the scope of firearm restrictions. The primary change expands the list of locations where firearms are prohibited to include university buildings, while adding new exceptions for gun shows, blank cartridge events, temporary vehicle storage, and concealed carry on school property under specific conditions.
Scope change
The bill now explicitly includes university buildings in the list of prohibited locations for firearm possession, while also adding several new exceptions for specific events and situations.
SCOPE

Removed a separate section that exempted public and private entities from liability for injuries caused by individuals carrying concealed weapons.

Changed the title and description to focus on possession at publicly operated buildings rather than publicly owned or operated buildings.

Added university system buildings to the list of locations where firearm possession is prohibited.

Reorganized the bill structure by combining the original Section 2 and 3 into a single amended section for section 62.1-02-05.

ELIGIBILITY

Added new exceptions allowing firearms at gun shows, blank cartridge sporting events, temporary vehicle storage, hunter safety classes, security personnel on duty, state/federal parks, and concealed carry on school property under section 62.1-02-14.

Floor votes · House Feb 25, 2025

How they voted

2960
Failed · 2 other
Total votes 91
Feb 25, 2025
D Democratic11
10 Nay 1
90% Nay
R Republican80
29 Yea 50 Nay 1
62% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Feb 25, 2025
Vote failed
House Vote: fail (29-60-2)
house
Feb 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported back amended, do not pass, amendment placed on calendar 10 2 1
lower
Feb 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Hearing 08:30
lower
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors

Sponsors