North DakotaHB 11422025 Regular SessionHouse

AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 32-12.1-03 and 32-12.2-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the statutory caps for liability of political subdivisions and the state; and to provide an effective date.

Sponsored By: Brandy L. Pyle (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Higher caps for North Dakota state claims

Beginning July 1, 2026, North Dakota raises the limit on money damages for claims against the state under this law. The per-person cap rises from $250,000 to $500,000. The total cap for all claims from one event rises from $1 million to $2 million. These higher limits do not guarantee payment. Paying a judgment above the $2 million event cap still requires lawmakers to approve funding.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Brandy L. Pyle

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Matthew Ruby

    Republican • House

  • Austen Schauer

    Republican • House

  • Gregory Stemen

    Republican • House

  • Kristin Roers

    Republican • Senate

  • Paul J. Thomas

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 132 • No: 2

Senate vote • 3/14/2025

Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 1

Yes: 46 • No: 1

House vote • 1/21/2025

Second reading, passed, yeas 86 nays 1

Yes: 86 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Filed with Secretary Of State 03/24

    3/25/2025House
  2. Signed by Governor 03/21

    3/24/2025House
  3. Sent to Governor

    3/20/2025House
  4. Signed by Speaker

    3/20/2025House
  5. Signed by President

    3/18/2025Senate
  6. Returned to House

    3/17/2025House
  7. Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 1

    3/14/2025Senate
  8. Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 7 0 0

    3/13/2025Senate
  9. Committee Hearing 02:30

    3/12/2025Senate
  10. Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee

    2/13/2025Senate
  11. Received from House

    1/22/2025Senate
  12. Second reading, passed, yeas 86 nays 1

    1/21/2025House
  13. Laid over one legislative day

    1/17/2025House
  14. Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 13 0 0

    1/16/2025House
  15. Committee Hearing 09:30

    1/16/2025House
  16. Introduced, first reading, referred Political Subdivisions Committee

    1/7/2025House

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