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Yes: 207 • No: 22
North DakotaHB 13752025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 5-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a licensed premises serving alcohol and refusal to furnish a photo identification; to amend and reenact section 5-02-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the time frame to file a complaint against a licensed retailer of alcoholic beverages; and to provide a penalty.
Sponsored By: Ben Koppelman (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
State caps alcohol checks at bars
Local officials can run no more than two compliance checks per licensed location each month. Without the owner’s OK, they cannot exceed this limit or do random inquiries unless they have evidence from an identified source that creates reasonable, articulable suspicion of a violation. Any local rule that conflicts with these limits, even under a home rule charter, is void.
ID checks and penalty in bars
If an officer reasonably suspects someone under 21 is in a licensed place for a banned reason, the officer can ask for a photo ID or driver’s license. Refusing to show ID is an infraction. If you show ID before the case ends proving you were 21 or older at the time, the prosecutor must dismiss the charge.
Faster, recorded hearings on alcohol violations
Anyone with information about a retailer’s alcohol-law violation must file a sworn affidavit within 14 days of the alleged violation. If filed on time, the city or state’s attorney must set a hearing by the next regular meeting or send the case to the attorney general. If the attorney general handles it, the hearing must be in the county courthouse at least 10 days after registered-mail notice to the licensee. For local hearings, the licensee must get registered-mail notice at least 5 days before the hearing. All such hearings must be recorded.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Ben Koppelman
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Jim Grueneich
Republican • House
Craig Headland
Republican • House
Jim Kasper
Republican • House
Dan Ruby
Republican • House
Mike Schatz
Republican • House
Vicky Steiner
Republican • House
Steve Vetter
Republican • House
Jeffery J. Magrum
Republican • Senate
Bob Paulson
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/9/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 82 nays 9
Yes: 82 • No: 9
Senate vote • 4/3/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 47 nays 0
Yes: 47 • No: 0
House vote • 2/24/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 78 nays 13
Yes: 78 • No: 13
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
4/14/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 82 nays 9
4/9/2025HouseConcurred
4/9/2025HouseReturned to House (12)
4/4/2025HouseSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 47 nays 0
4/3/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
4/3/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 7 0 0
4/2/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 09:00
4/1/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
3/7/2025SenateReceived from House
2/25/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 78 nays 13
2/24/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/21/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 7 4 2
2/20/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 09:00
2/13/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 09:00
2/6/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Political Subdivisions Committee
1/13/2025House
Bill Text
Adopted by the House Political Subdivisions Committee
Adopted by the Senate Judiciary Committee
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with Senate Amendments
INTRODUCED
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