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Yes: 204 • No: 72
North DakotaHB 14542025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 23-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to an opt-out procedure for required vaccines.
Sponsored By: Donna Henderson (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Opt-out from most government vaccine mandates
The law stops most state or local agencies from requiring a vaccine unless they offer an opt-out for health, religious, or philosophical reasons. The opt-out does not apply to the department of corrections and rehabilitation; correctional facilities; law enforcement; local public health units; human service zones; the state hospital; and developmental disability residential facilities or other health care providers, including long-term care, basic care, and assisted living providers. Schools, day cares, child care, Head Start, and nursery schools follow section 23-07-17.1 instead. During a public health disaster or emergency declared under chapter 37-17.1, agencies may require vaccines without offering this opt-out.
School and child care vaccine rules unchanged
Schools, day care centers, child care facilities, Head Start, and nursery schools must follow the vaccine and exemption rules in section 23-07-17.1. They do not use the new opt-out law. Parents should use the existing school or child care process for any exemptions.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Donna Henderson
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Karen A. Anderson
Republican • House
Kathy Frelich
Republican • House
Dori Hauck
Republican • House
Jim Kasper
Republican • House
David A. Clemens
Republican • Senate
Bob Paulson
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/28/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 30 nays 17
Yes: 30 • No: 17
House vote • 4/25/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 59 nays 33
Yes: 59 • No: 33
Senate vote • 4/1/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 40 nays 6
Yes: 40 • No: 6
House vote • 2/24/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 75 nays 16
Yes: 75 • No: 16
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 05/02
6/11/2025HouseSigned by Governor 05/01
5/2/2025HouseSent to Governor
5/1/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
5/1/2025HouseSigned by President
4/29/2025SenateSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 30 nays 17
4/28/2025SenateConference committee report adopted
4/28/2025SenateReported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendar
4/25/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 59 nays 33
4/25/2025HouseConference committee report adopted
4/25/2025HouseReported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendar
4/24/2025HouseAppoint Sen. Hogan to replace Sen. Roers on conference committee
4/22/2025SenateConference committee appointed Weston Roers Van Oosting
4/21/2025SenateConference committee appointed D. Ruby Ostlie Koppelman
4/15/2025HouseRefused to concur
4/15/2025HouseReturned to House (12)
4/2/2025HouseSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 40 nays 6
4/1/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
3/28/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 4 2 0
3/27/2025SenateRereferred to Human Services
3/26/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 4 2 0
3/25/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 10:45
3/11/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Human Services Committee
3/7/2025SenateReceived from House
2/25/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 75 nays 16
2/24/2025House
Bill Text
Adopted by the Conference Committee
Adopted by the House Industry, Business and Labor Committee
Adopted by the Senate Human Services Committee
Adopted by the Senate Human Services Committee - NOT ADOPTED
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with Conference Committee Amendments
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with Senate Amendments
INTRODUCED
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