North DakotaHB 15892025 Regular SessionHouse

AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 62.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to law enforcement agency and concealed weapon test administrator certifications and firearm proficiency qualification course records; and to amend and reenact subsection 7 of section 62.1-01-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to standards for qualification in firearms training for retired officers.

Sponsored By: Pat D. Heinert (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

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2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

More firearm training options for retired officers

North Dakota expands the firearm training standards retired officers can use to qualify as law enforcement officers under state law. Options include former-agency standards or standards used by a qualified, certified firearms instructor in the retiree's state of residence. Qualified concealed weapon test administrators can also use North Dakota attorney general standards for retired-officer tests inside or outside the state. Retirees must be in good standing, with at least 10 years of qualifying service or separation for a service-related physical disability. They must also maintain the firearms proficiency level required by the Peace Officers Standards and Training Board. Their local law enforcement agency photo ID must show prior law enforcement employment and a passed firearms proficiency test within 12 months before issuance. A medical finding of mental-health disqualification, or an agreement acknowledging that disqualification, bars eligibility.

New certification rules for firearm testers

Law enforcement agencies and concealed weapon test administrators can certify that a person has maintained the required state qualifications. This certification cannot qualify someone to carry a concealed firearm under the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvement Act of 2010. Agencies and test administrators must send records of everyone who passes a proficiency qualification course to the Peace Officers Standards and Training Board.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Pat D. Heinert

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Jason Dockter

    Republican • House

  • Jared C. Hagert

    Republican • House

  • Dori Hauck

    Republican • House

  • Craig Headland

    Republican • House

  • Anna S. Novak

    Republican • House

  • Matthew Ruby

    Republican • House

  • Claire Cory

    Republican • Senate

  • Justin Gerhardt

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 137 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/18/2025

Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0

Yes: 46 • No: 0

House vote • 2/11/2025

Second reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 0

Yes: 91 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Filed with Secretary Of State 03/27

    3/31/2025House
  2. Signed by Governor 03/26

    3/28/2025House
  3. Sent to Governor

    3/25/2025House
  4. Signed by Speaker

    3/25/2025House
  5. Signed by President

    3/24/2025Senate
  6. Returned to House

    3/19/2025House
  7. Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0

    3/18/2025Senate
  8. Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 7 0 0

    3/14/2025Senate
  9. Committee Hearing 09:30

    3/14/2025Senate
  10. Introduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee

    2/13/2025Senate
  11. Received from House

    2/12/2025Senate
  12. Second reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 0

    2/11/2025House
  13. Reported back, do pass, placed on consent calendar 13 0 0

    2/7/2025House
  14. Committee Hearing 02:30

    2/6/2025House
  15. Introduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee

    1/20/2025House

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