All Roll Calls
Yes: 228 • No: 0
North DakotaHB 16132025 Regular SessionHouse
AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 29-29.4-01, 29-29.4-02, 29-29.4-03, 29-29.4-04, 29-29.4-05, and 29-29.4-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to law enforcement use of a robot.
Sponsored By: Jared Hendrix (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Limits on police drones and robots
The law limits how police use drones and robots. Police cannot use them to issue or serve arrest warrants or a criminal summons in place of an arrest warrant. They cannot use them to take someone into custody, conduct hostage talks, or manage traffic. Police also cannot use them to gather evidence or watch public events without a warrant. Allowed uses include search and rescue, bomb disposal, and crime scene analysis. These rules apply to all law enforcement in North Dakota.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jared Hendrix
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Nels Christianson
Republican • House
Ben Koppelman
Republican • House
Nathan Toman
Republican • House
Lori VanWinkle
Republican • House
Jose L. Castaneda
Republican • Senate
Jeffery J. Magrum
Republican • Senate
Bob Paulson
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/21/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 0
Yes: 91 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/11/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 46 nays 0
Yes: 46 • No: 0
House vote • 2/12/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 0
Yes: 91 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/28
4/30/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/28
4/29/2025HouseSent to Governor
4/25/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
4/25/2025HouseSigned by President
4/22/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 0
4/21/2025HouseConcurred
4/21/2025HouseReturned to House (12)
4/11/2025HouseSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 46 nays 0
4/11/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
4/11/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 7 0 0
4/10/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 10:00
3/26/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
2/17/2025SenateReceived from House
2/13/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 0
2/12/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/11/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 12 0 2
2/10/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 03:08
2/5/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 02:30
2/4/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 11:30
2/4/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
1/20/2025House
Bill Text
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with Senate Amendments
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for House Judiciary Committee
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Castaneda
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