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North DakotaHB 12222025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 15.1-09-33 and 15.1-19-03.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a requirement for public school students to have the opportunity to recite the pledge of allegiance each morning and immunity for liability stemming from the recitation of the pledge of allegiance.
Sponsored By: Anna S. Novak (Republican)
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Bill Overview
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Schools can offer daily Pledge of Allegiance
Local public school boards can let schools start the day with the Pledge of Allegiance. Participation is voluntary, and no student must recite it. Parents can submit a written request to excuse a child, allow the child to stand quietly, or to have the child salute the flag instead. If not excused, a student must stand with the right hand over the heart; male students remove headwear unless worn for religious reasons. Schools must tell families about these options, such as in the student handbook. Each local board decides whether to offer the pledge; it is not required statewide.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Anna S. Novak
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Dick Anderson
Republican • House
Kathy Frelich
Republican • House
Jared C. Hagert
Republican • House
Pat D. Heinert
Republican • House
Mike Lefor
Republican • House
Todd Porter
Republican • House
Matthew Ruby
Republican • House
David Hogue
Republican • Senate
Larry Luick
Republican • Senate
Scott Meyer
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/13/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 44 nays 3
Yes: 44 • No: 3
House vote • 2/20/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 87 nays 0
Yes: 87 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/20
3/24/2025HouseSigned by Governor 03/19
3/21/2025HouseSent to Governor
3/18/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
3/18/2025HouseSigned by President
3/17/2025SenateReturned to House
3/14/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 44 nays 3
3/13/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 5 0 1
3/12/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 11:00
3/12/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Education Committee
2/24/2025SenateReceived from House
2/21/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 87 nays 0
2/20/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/19/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 13 1 0
2/18/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 10:00
2/4/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Education Committee
1/13/2025House
Bill Text
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Novak
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