HB 1558 North Dakota House · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new subdivision to subsection 4 of section 12.1-32-07, a new subsection to section 12.1-32-08, and a new section to chapter 39-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to restitution for the child of a victim of criminal vehicular homicide and conditions of probation; to amend and reenact subsection 5 of section 12.1-32-06.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the extension of probation; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.

Summary

Relating to restitution for the child of a victim of criminal vehicular homicide and conditions of probation; to amend and reenact subsection 5 of section 12.1‑32‑06.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the extension of probation; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.

Bill status passed both 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House Passage

Feb 2025

Senate Failed

Apr 2025

Governor

Introduced Jan 20, 2025 Last action Apr 1, 2025

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What changed between versions

INTRODUCED → FIRST ENGROSSMENT · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was renumbered and reorganized to streamline its structure, removing an amendment to an existing probation section and replacing it with a new section focused on restitution. A critical substantive change was made to the restitution process: the requirement for a court hearing was removed, and the mechanism for enforcing unpaid restitution was expanded to include a formal civil judgment process initiated by the prosecutor.

Scope change

The bill's scope shifted from amending existing probation rules and creating new restitution sections to solely establishing a new chapter for parental loss restitution and its enforcement.

REQUIREMENT

Removed a requirement for a court hearing regarding parental loss restitution, allowing the court to order payments without a separate hearing unless the individual requests one.

ENFORCEMENT

Added a new enforcement mechanism allowing the prosecutor to file a motion for a civil judgment if restitution payments are not made, replacing the previous automatic docketing process.

TECHNICAL

Changed the text to include 'insurance' settlements as a factor in calculating restitution and as a credit against the total amount owed.

SCOPE

Removed provisions that amended existing probation laws regarding abandonment or nonsupport, narrowing the bill's focus strictly to criminal vehicular homicide restitution.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 1, 2025 · House Feb 5, 2025

How they voted

3–43

Failed · 1 other

Total votes 47

Apr 1, 2025

D Democratic5

1 Yea 4 Nay

80% Nay

R Republican42

2 Yea 39 Nay 1

92% Nay

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Apr 1, 2025

Vote failed

Senate Vote: fail (3-43-1)

senate

Mar 28, 2025

Upper · Passed

Amendment adopted, placed on calendar

upper

Mar 27, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported back amended, do not pass, placed on calendar 7 0 0

upper

Mar 25, 2025

Upper · Passed

Committee Hearing 09:00

upper

Feb 13, 2025

Introduced

Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee

upper

Feb 5, 2025

Lower · Passed

Second reading, passed, yeas 84 nays 8

lower

Feb 3, 2025

Lower · Passed

Amendment adopted, placed on calendar

lower

Jan 31, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 11 1 2

lower

Jan 29, 2025

Lower · Passed

Committee Hearing 11:00

lower

Jan 20, 2025

Introduced

Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee

lower

1 primary · 11 co-sponsors