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Yes: 203 • No: 25
North DakotaHB 11942025 Regular SessionHouse
AN ACT to amend and reenact section 12.1-11-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to false information or false reports to law enforcement; and to provide a penalty.
Sponsored By: Steve Vetter (Republican)
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Bill Overview
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2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Criminal penalties for false reports to police
The law makes it a class A misdemeanor to knowingly give false information to a police officer if it could interfere with an investigation or mislead the officer. It is also a class A misdemeanor to knowingly report a violent crime or any other emergency that did not happen. The rule also covers reports to a security official, meaning a public servant who handles public-safety emergencies.
Police on duty must report false claims
An on-duty police officer who knows or has probable cause to suspect a false report must act. The officer must report it to the state's attorney for the county where it happened. This sends suspected false reports to prosecutors for review.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Steve Vetter
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Nels Christianson
Republican • House
Jason Dockter
Republican • House
Dori Hauck
Republican • House
Daniel Johnston
Republican • House
Jim Jonas
Republican • House
Ben Koppelman
Republican • House
Mike Motschenbacher
Republican • House
Eric J. Murphy
Republican • House
Larry Luick
Republican • Senate
Bob Paulson
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/9/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 79 nays 12
Yes: 79 • No: 12
Senate vote • 4/3/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 47 nays 0
Yes: 47 • No: 0
House vote • 2/7/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 77 nays 13
Yes: 77 • No: 13
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/16
4/21/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/16
4/18/2025HouseSent to Governor
4/15/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
4/15/2025HouseSigned by President
4/14/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 79 nays 12
4/9/2025HouseConcurred
4/9/2025HouseReturned to House (12)
4/4/2025HouseSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 47 nays 0
4/3/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
4/3/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 7 0 0
4/2/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 02:30
3/11/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
2/13/2025SenateReceived from House
2/10/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 77 nays 13
2/7/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/6/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 9 5 0
2/5/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 10:30
2/3/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
1/10/2025House
Bill Text
Adopted by the House Judiciary Committee
Adopted by the Senate Judiciary Committee
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FIRST ENGROSSMENT
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with Senate Amendments
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