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North DakotaHB 12262025 Regular SessionHouse
AN ACT to amend and reenact section 12.1-31-15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to wearing a mask in a public place.
Sponsored By: Lawrence R. Klemin (Republican)
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Bill Overview
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3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Mask violations are a Class A misdemeanor
Breaking any of these mask rules is a Class A misdemeanor under North Dakota law. You face criminal charges and the penalties set for that offense.
No masks for crime or threats
The law makes it illegal to wear a mask, hood, or face covering to intimidate, threaten, abuse, or harass another person. It also bans wearing a covering to avoid being recognized while committing a crime. After you are charged, arrested, or convicted, you cannot wear a covering to hide your identity to flee or escape. These rules focus on the wearer’s intent to threaten, evade, or escape.
Unmask in groups, Halloween exception
You cannot wear a mask to hide your identity while gathering in public with others who are masked if you refuse an officer’s request to unmask. Public Halloween, masquerade, or similar celebrations are exempt from this group rule. The exemption does not change the other prohibitions in this law.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Lawrence R. Klemin
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Pat D. Heinert
Republican • House
Daniel Johnston
Republican • House
Mike Motschenbacher
Republican • House
Todd Porter
Republican • House
Karen M. Rohr
Republican • House
Michelle Axtman
Republican • Senate
Claire Cory
Republican • Senate
Diane Larson
Republican • Senate
Bob Paulson
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/17/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 57 nays 32
Yes: 57 • No: 32
Senate vote • 4/9/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 42 nays 4
Yes: 42 • No: 4
House vote • 2/10/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 80 nays 10
Yes: 80 • No: 10
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/23
4/25/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/23
4/24/2025HouseSent to Governor
4/22/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
4/22/2025HouseSigned by President
4/21/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 57 nays 32
4/17/2025HouseConcurred
4/17/2025HouseReturned to House (12)
4/9/2025HouseSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 42 nays 4
4/9/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
4/9/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 1 0
4/8/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 10:00
4/8/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 11:00
3/17/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
2/17/2025SenateReceived from House
2/11/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 80 nays 10
2/10/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/7/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 9 3 2
2/6/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 09:00
2/4/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
1/13/2025House
Bill Text
Adopted by the House Judiciary Committee
Adopted by the Senate Judiciary Committee
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with Senate Amendments
INTRODUCED
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