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Yes: 177 • No: 52
North DakotaHB 12252025 Regular SessionHouse
AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 12.1-17-03 and 12.1-32-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to reckless endangerment and habitual offenders; and to provide a penalty.
Sponsored By: Lawrence R. Klemin (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Harsher penalties for reckless endangerment
The law defines reckless endangerment as creating a big risk of serious injury or death to another. It is a class C felony if a firearm or other dangerous weapon is used, or if the conduct shows extreme indifference to human life. Otherwise, it is a class A misdemeanor. Risk counts even if no specific person was actually in danger.
Longer sentences for dangerous or habitual offenders
The law lets courts give longer sentences to dangerous special offenders or habitual offenders. Qualifying factors include two prior adult felonies (class C or higher), major income from crime, using a gun or destructive device, a prior similar life‑endangering offense, or a proven dangerous mental abnormality. Top terms are life for class A felonies, up to 20 years for class B, and up to 10 years for class C. Prosecutors must file notice before trial or plea, and courts can seal it to protect a fair trial; the defendant and lawyer can see it. A jury must find dangerousness beyond a reasonable doubt (or the judge if the jury is waived), while the judge decides habitual‑offender status by a preponderance. The court usually gets a presentence report and gives at least five days’ notice for the hearing, with rights to see reports and question witnesses.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Lawrence R. Klemin
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Karen Karls
Republican • House
Mike Lefor
Republican • House
Steve Vetter
Republican • House
Diane Larson
Republican • Senate
Janne Myrdal
Republican • Senate
Jonathan Sickler
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/21/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 72 nays 21
Yes: 72 • No: 21
Senate vote • 4/9/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 26 nays 20
Yes: 26 • No: 20
House vote • 2/17/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 79 nays 11
Yes: 79 • No: 11
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/28
4/30/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/28
4/29/2025HouseSent to Governor
4/25/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
4/25/2025HouseSigned by President
4/22/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 72 nays 21
4/21/2025HouseConcurred
4/21/2025HouseReturned to House (12)
4/10/2025HouseSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 26 nays 20
4/9/2025SenateReported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 9 6 1
4/8/2025SenateRereferred to Appropriations
3/14/2025SenateAmendment adopted
3/14/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 5 0 2
3/13/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 10:30
3/12/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
2/18/2025SenateReceived from House
2/18/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 79 nays 11
2/17/2025HouseReported back, do pass, place on calendar 19 0 4
2/13/2025HouseRereferred to Appropriations
1/30/2025HouseAmendment adopted
1/30/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 7 6 1
1/29/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 09:30
1/27/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
1/13/2025House
Bill Text
Adopted by the House Judiciary Committee
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with Senate Amendments
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Myrdal
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