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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)
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Bill Overview
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4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Sheriff help to remove unlawful occupants
The law lets a property owner or authorized agent ask the sheriff to remove someone unlawfully occupying a home. You must file a sworn complaint, show a government ID or agent authority, and state these facts under penalty of perjury. You can use this only if the person entered without permission, the property was not open to the public, you told them to leave, they are not a current or former tenant, not your immediate family, no related case is pending, and they are not on title unless you allege title fraud. The sheriff verifies records, removes the person, and can stay to keep the peace while you change locks; the sheriff may charge a reasonable hourly rate. If a removal is wrongful, the person can be restored to the home and recover actual damages, court costs, attorney fees, and damages equal to three times the fair‑market rent.
Stronger penalties for home trespass
Entering or staying in someone else’s dwelling or in highly secured premises is a class C felony. Unlawfully occupying the same home again becomes a class B felony. Entering or staying in a building, occupied or storage structure, or a fenced or enclosed place is a class A misdemeanor. Licensed hunters and anglers who are lawfully hunting or fishing are exempt. Staying after an authorized person asks you to leave is a class B misdemeanor, rising to a class A misdemeanor for a second time within two years.
Crime for fake leases or deeds
Knowingly using a fake lease, deed, or similar document to claim the right to stay on a property is a class A misdemeanor. This targets people who use false papers to keep or gain possession.
Posted land rules and $250 tickets
A no‑trespassing sign must show the poster’s name in clear letters. Entering after posted notice is a class B misdemeanor; a second time within two years is a class A misdemeanor. For posted or fenced land, a peace officer may issue a noncriminal citation with a $250 fine for each violation. The officer cannot hold you for the bond, and you can ask for a hearing. Getting this ticket blocks some criminal trespass charges for the same act.
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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