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North DakotaHB 14222025 Regular SessionHouse
AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 39-06-42, 39-06.1-06, and 39-06.1-09 and paragraph 23 of subdivision a of subsection 3 of section 39-06.1-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to operating a motor vehicle while driving privileges are suspended or revoked, the amount of statutory fees, the definition of moving violations, and entries against a driving record; and to provide a penalty.
Sponsored By: Anna S. Novak (Republican)
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Bill Overview
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4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 1 mixed.
Higher penalties for driving unlicensed
Driving without a valid license now carries a $150 noncriminal fee. A conviction also adds 40 points to your driving record.
Tougher rules for driving while suspended
The law counts your prior convictions over five years. Your first, second, and third are Class B misdemeanors. A fourth or later in five years is a Class A misdemeanor. If your suspension came from certain serious offenses named in law, a conviction brings at least 4 straight days in jail plus a fine. You must appear in court in those cases; bail forfeiture is not allowed. Driving while your license is disqualified also carries a $100 fine and 3 points. You can ask the court to dismiss or reduce the charge if you reinstate your license within 60 days and show proof.
Courts can order license plates destroyed
After a conviction for driving while suspended or revoked, the court can order your vehicle’s plates destroyed. You must turn in the plates when the court tells you to. Not doing so can lead to your probation being revoked. Cities may pass an ordinance so a municipal judge can order plate destruction in the same way.
More offenses count as moving violations
The law expands what counts as a moving violation under state rules. It now includes operating without a license and many listed traffic and equipment laws. More tickets may affect your driving record and penalties.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Anna S. Novak
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Jason Dockter
Republican • House
Pat D. Heinert
Republican • House
Emily O'Brien
Republican • House
Jeremy Olson
Republican • House
Brandy L. Pyle
Republican • House
Dan Ruby
Republican • House
Bill Tveit
Republican • House
Cole Conley
Republican • Senate
Dean Rummel
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/31/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 44 nays 1
Yes: 44 • No: 1
House vote • 2/18/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 80 nays 9
Yes: 80 • No: 9
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/08
4/9/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/07
4/8/2025HouseSent to Governor
4/4/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
4/4/2025HouseSigned by President
4/2/2025SenateReturned to House
4/1/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 44 nays 1
3/31/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 6 0 0
3/27/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 09:00
3/14/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Transportation Committee
2/20/2025SenateReceived from House
2/19/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 80 nays 9
2/18/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/17/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 11 3 0
2/14/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 10:00
1/31/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Transportation Committee
1/13/2025House
Bill Text
Adopted by the House Transportation Committee
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