All Roll Calls
Yes: 229 • No: 0
North DakotaHB 12412025 Regular SessionHouse
AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 39-10-03.1 and 39-21-26 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to class B authorized emergency vehicles and special restrictions on lamps on motor vehicles or equipment.
Sponsored By: Bernie Satrom (Republican)
Became Law
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Bill Overview
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Stricter vehicle lighting rules for drivers
Do not aim any lamp over 300 candlepower so its bright beam hits the road beyond 75 feet. This does not apply to headlamps, spot or auxiliary lamps, turn signals, emergency lights, or schoolbus warning lights. Vehicles may not show a red or green light visible from directly in front, unless this chapter specifically allows a red light. Flashing lights are only allowed on authorized emergency vehicles, schoolbuses, snow‑removal equipment, funeral escort vehicles, or as turn signals or hazard flashers. These rules reduce glare and confusion for everyone on the road.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Bernie Satrom
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Mitch Ostlie
Republican • House
Cole Conley
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/2/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 0
Yes: 91 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/18/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 46 nays 0
Yes: 46 • No: 0
House vote • 1/28/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 92 nays 0
Yes: 92 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/11
4/14/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/10
4/11/2025HouseSent to Governor
4/8/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
4/8/2025HouseSigned by President
4/4/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 0
4/2/2025HouseConcurred
4/2/2025HouseReturned to House (12)
3/19/2025HouseSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 46 nays 0
3/18/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
3/17/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 5 0 1
3/14/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 11:15
2/21/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Transportation Committee
2/13/2025SenateReceived from House
1/29/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 92 nays 0
1/28/2025HouseReported back, do pass, place on calendar 14 0 0
1/24/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 11:00
1/24/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Transportation Committee
1/13/2025House
Bill Text
Enrollment
HOUSE BILL NO. 1241 with Senate Amendments
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Klein
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