All Roll Calls
Yes: 229 • No: 0
North DakotaHB 12472025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-19 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to protection of a student victim of a sexual offense.
Sponsored By: Daniel Johnston (Republican)
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Bill Overview
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2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Convicted students barred from victim's school
The law bars a convicted student from attending the same school as the victim. The district must create and enforce a safety plan that requires no contact and separation in buildings and activities. Schools must choose steps to keep the convicted student out or apart: hold an expulsion hearing with due process on the legal timeline, move the student to an alternative or virtual program, or move the student to another school or building. If a transfer is not possible, the student must be kept separated from the victim at all times in school and activities.
Courts tell schools and define terms
The law defines a "convicted student" as a student adjudicated delinquent or an adult student convicted of sexual assault against another student in the same school. "Sexual assault" means a nonconsensual offense under chapter 12.1-20 that includes a sexual act or sexual contact. When adjudication or conviction happens, the state's attorney must tell the student's school about court findings that matter under this law. This notice lets the school start safety plans, transfers, expulsions, or separation steps right away.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Daniel Johnston
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Karen A. Anderson
Republican • House
Macy Bolinske
Republican • House
Kathy Frelich
Republican • House
Matthew Heilman
Republican • House
Vicky Steiner
Republican • House
Lori VanWinkle
Republican • House
Christina Wolff
Republican • House
Claire Cory
Republican • Senate
Janne Myrdal
Republican • Senate
Bob Paulson
Republican • Senate
Mike Wobbema
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/17/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 0
Yes: 91 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/7/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 47 nays 0
Yes: 47 • No: 0
House vote • 2/4/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 0
Yes: 91 • No: 0
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 91 nays 0
4/17/2025HouseConcurred
4/17/2025HouseReturned to House (12)
4/8/2025HouseSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 47 nays 0
4/7/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
4/7/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 0 0
4/4/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 10:00
3/5/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Education Committee
2/13/2025SenateReceived from House
2/5/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 0
2/4/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
1/31/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 14 0 0
1/30/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 10:30
1/22/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Education Committee
1/13/2025House
Bill Text
Adopted by the House Education Committee
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with Senate Amendments
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Wobbema
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