SB 2384 North Dakota Senate · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 53-06.1-14, subsection 11 of section 53-06.2-01, and sections 53-06.2-07 and 53-06.2-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the maintenance of electronic pull tab devices and the elimination of dog racing; and to provide an effective date.

This bill amends North Dakota's gaming laws to eliminate dog racing by removing it from the definition of "racing" and prohibiting wagering on dog races under the certificate system. It updates licensing requirements for manufacturers and distributors of electronic pull tab devices, bingo systems, and other gaming equipment, imposing annual fees ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 with portions of fees directed to a charitable gaming technology fund. The bill directly affects gaming equipment manufacturers, distributors, and racetracks previously authorized for dog racing. Key mechanisms include revised licensing fees, restrictions on selling gaming equipment to unauthorized parties, and a ban on dog racing wagering.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Feb 2025

House Failed

Mar 2025

Governor

Introduced Jan 27, 2025 Last action Mar 31, 2025

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What changed between versions

INTRODUCED → FIRST ENGROSSMENT · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill shifts focus from authorizing electronic gaming and horse racing to maintaining electronic pull tab devices and eliminating dog racing. It reorganizes the bill number and adds new requirements for maintenance of electronic pull tab devices, including manufacturer-organization collaboration and notification protocols for repairs.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed from authorizing electronic gaming and horse racing to maintaining electronic pull tab devices and eliminating dog racing.

SCOPE

Bill title and purpose changed from authorizing electronic gaming devices and horse racing to maintaining electronic pull tab devices and eliminating dog racing.

REQUIREMENT

New requirement added for manufacturers to work directly with licensed organizations to ensure proper maintenance of electronic pull tab devices and address technical or software issues.

New requirement added for distributors or manufacturers of electronic pull tab devices to notify licensed organizations of scheduled maintenance or repair and allow organization representatives to be present during maintenance or repair.

Gaming stamp exemption expanded to include organizations that only sell numbered squares on the day of an event with a raffle board.

TECHNICAL

Bill section numbers and page references were updated from 25.1323.01000 to 25.1323.03000 and marked as FIRST ENGROSSED SENATE BILL.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 20, 2025 · House Mar 31, 2025

How they voted

24–23

Passed

Total votes 47

Feb 20, 2025

D Democratic5

3 Yea 2 Nay

60% Yea

R Republican42

21 Yea 21 Nay

50% Nay

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Mar 31, 2025

Vote failed

House Vote: fail (18-67-6)

house

Mar 26, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 8 5 1

lower

Mar 26, 2025

Committee

Rereferred to Judiciary

lower

Mar 26, 2025

Lower · Passed

Request return from committee

lower

Mar 24, 2025

Committee

Rereferred to Appropriations

lower

Mar 24, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 8 5 1

lower

Mar 17, 2025

Lower · Passed

Committee Hearing 10:00

lower

Feb 25, 2025

Introduced

Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee

lower

Feb 20, 2025

Upper · Passed

Second reading, passed, yeas 24 nays 23

upper

Feb 19, 2025

Upper · Passed

Request return from committee

upper

Feb 13, 2025

Committee

Rereferred to Appropriations

upper

Feb 13, 2025

Upper · Passed

Amendment adopted

upper

Feb 12, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 0 1

upper

Feb 5, 2025

Upper · Passed

Committee Hearing 02:30

upper

Jan 27, 2025

Introduced

Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee

upper

1 primary · 3 co-sponsors