HB 1589 North Dakota House · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)

AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 62.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to law enforcement agency and concealed weapon test administrator certifications and firearm proficiency qualification course records; and to amend and reenact subsection 7 of section 62.1-01-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to standards for qualification in firearms training for retired officers.

Summary
Relating to law enforcement agency and concealed weapon test administrator certifications and firearm proficiency qualification course records; and to amend and reenact subsection 7 of section 62.1‑01‑01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to standards for qualification in firearms training for retired officers.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Jan 20, 2025 Signed Mar 28, 2025
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What changed between versions

INTRODUCED Enrollment · 4 edits
MODERATE
This bill updates North Dakota law to clarify who qualifies as a retired law enforcement officer and establishes a record-keeping system for firearm proficiency tests. It expands the definition of retired officers to include those with service-related physical disabilities and requires agencies to report test results to a state training board.
Scope change
The bill applies to all law enforcement agencies and concealed weapon test administrators in North Dakota, requiring them to maintain and report certification records.
ELIGIBILITY

Expanded the definition of a retired law enforcement officer to include individuals separated from service due to a service-related physical disability, in addition to those who served at least ten years.

REQUIREMENT

Requires law enforcement agencies and concealed weapon test administrators to forward records of individuals who successfully complete firearm proficiency qualification courses to the peace officer standards and training board.

DEFINITION

Added specific standards for retired officers to maintain firearms proficiency, including options to meet standards set by the peace officer standards and training board, certified firearms instructors, or the attorney general.

Clarified that certification by law enforcement agencies or test administrators does not automatically qualify an individual to carry a concealed firearm under the Law Enforcement Officer's Safety Act Improvement Act of 2010.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 18, 2025 · House Feb 11, 2025

How they voted

460
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 47
Mar 18, 2025
D Democratic5
5 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican42
41 Yea 1
97% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
7
Committee
4
Mar 31, 2025
Introduced
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/27
legislature
Mar 28, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor 03/26
lower
Mar 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0
upper
Mar 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 7 0 0
upper
Mar 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Hearing 09:30
upper
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee
upper
Feb 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Second reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 0
lower
Feb 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported back, do pass, placed on consent calendar 13 0 0
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Hearing 02:30
lower
Jan 20, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee
lower
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors

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