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Yes: 123 • No: 16
North DakotaHB 13032025 Regular SessionHouse
AN ACT to amend and reenact section 44-08-25 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the prohibition of sanctuary city policies and to create the sanctuary compliance fund; to provide a penalty; and to provide a continuing appropriation.
Sponsored By: Jim Kasper (Republican)
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Bill Overview
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Local funding and borrowing tied to compliance
The state treasurer may not use public money to support any sanctuary policy. Within 30 days after the attorney general finds a local violation, the treasurer must withhold that locality’s state aid and deposit it in a new sanctuary compliance fund. Money is paid back only after the attorney general confirms compliance. The public finance authority cannot approve that locality’s bonds or other debt while a violation notice is on file. If a state agency violates the ban, the legislature’s budget section must quickly hold a hearing to consider limiting or conditioning its funding.
Sanctuary policies banned for North Dakota governments
The law bans sanctuary policies by the state, local governments, and public colleges. Agencies and employees cannot block or limit work with federal immigration officials. They cannot grant lawful presence to people here unlawfully. They cannot stop officers from asking about citizenship or immigration status. Any policy adopted in violation is void.
Attorney general complaint and notice process
Anyone can file a complaint with the attorney general about a suspected sanctuary policy. If a violation is found, the attorney general issues an opinion with facts and findings. The local government can appeal in district court or send evidence within 30 days to contest it. Required notices go to set officials: for local cases, the locality, state treasurer, and public finance authority; for state agency cases, top state leaders and budget members.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jim Kasper
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Craig Headland
Republican • House
Jared Hendrix
Republican • House
Ben Koppelman
Republican • House
Scott Louser
Republican • House
Mike Motschenbacher
Republican • House
SuAnn Olson
Republican • House
Jose L. Castaneda
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/9/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 41 nays 5
Yes: 41 • No: 5
House vote • 2/24/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 82 nays 11
Yes: 82 • No: 11
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/16
4/21/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/16
4/18/2025HouseSent to Governor
4/15/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
4/15/2025HouseSigned by President
4/14/2025SenateReturned to House
4/9/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 41 nays 5
4/9/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 4 2 0
4/4/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 09:00
3/28/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred State and Local Government Committee
3/7/2025SenateReceived from House
2/25/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 82 nays 11
2/24/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/24/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 1 6
2/21/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 09:30
2/6/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Political Subdivisions Committee
1/13/2025House
Bill Text
Adopted by the House Political Subdivisions Committee
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
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