AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the designation of Prisoner of War and Missing in Action Day as a state holiday.

HB 1403 designates the third Friday in September each year as "Prisoner of War and Missing in Action Day" in North Dakota. The bill requires the governor to issue an annual proclamation recognizing this day to honor military personnel held captive or missing in action. It specifically clarifies that this designation does not mandate school or business closures, as it is a ceremonial observance, not a mandated holiday. The bill was signed into law by the governor on March 14, 2025.