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Yes: 221 • No: 0
North DakotaHB 13052025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT to amend and reenact section 12.1-22-03 and subsection 1 of section 12.1-22-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to criminal trespass; and to provide a penalty.
Sponsored By: Jim Kasper (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Faster sheriff removal of unlawful occupants
A property owner or authorized agent can ask the county sheriff to remove someone unlawfully living in a home. This applies only if the place was not open to the public, the owner told the person to leave, the person is not a current or former tenant under an owner‑approved lease, is not an immediate family member, and there is no pending court case between them. The owner must file a sworn complaint with the address and proof of ownership or agent authority. The sheriff verifies, removes the person, and may arrest for trespass; the sheriff can stay to keep the peace during lock changes and may charge a reasonable hourly fee. The sheriff is not liable for property damage during the removal, and the owner is not liable for the person’s belongings unless the removal was wrongful. If the removal was wrongful, the person can be restored to the home and recover actual costs, court costs, lawyer fees, and triple the home’s fair market rent.
Crime for using fake lease papers
It is a class A misdemeanor to knowingly present a fake lease, deed, or similar paper to stay on residential property. This stops people from using forged documents to live in a home unlawfully and protects lawful owners and tenants.
Felony for fake home sales or leases
It is a class C felony to list or advertise a home for sale when you know you lack title or authority. It is also a class C felony to rent or lease a home when you know you lack lawful ownership or a leasehold interest. This protects buyers, renters, and owners from title and lease fraud.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jim Kasper
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Glenn Bosch
Republican • House
Craig Headland
Republican • House
Ben Koppelman
Republican • House
Scott Louser
Republican • House
Mike Motschenbacher
Republican • House
Vicky Steiner
Republican • House
David A. Clemens
Republican • Senate
Claire Cory
Republican • Senate
Scott Meyer
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/7/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 89 nays 0
Yes: 89 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/26/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 47 nays 0
Yes: 47 • No: 0
House vote • 2/13/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 85 nays 0
Yes: 85 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/17
4/21/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/15
4/18/2025HouseSent to Governor
4/14/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
4/14/2025HouseSigned by President
4/9/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 89 nays 0
4/7/2025HouseConcurred
4/7/2025HouseReturned to House (12)
3/27/2025HouseSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 47 nays 0
3/26/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
3/25/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 7 0 0
3/24/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 09:00
3/18/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
2/17/2025SenateReceived from House
2/14/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 85 nays 0
2/13/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/12/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 12 1 1
2/11/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 10:30
1/27/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
1/13/2025House
Bill Text
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with Senate Amendments
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Klemin
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Braunberger
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