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Yes: 180 • No: 0
North DakotaSB 20982025 Regular SessionSenate
AN ACT to create and enact a new chapter to title 54 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a state alert notice system; and to repeal sections 39-03-13.2 and 54-12-32 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the state's silver and blue alert notice systems.
Sponsored By: Diane Larson (Republican)
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Bill Overview
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3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Unified statewide emergency alert system
The law creates one statewide system for Amber, Blue, and Silver alerts. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the highway patrol lead activations. Any law enforcement agency can ask them to send an alert. An operational plan sets each role and how State Radio in the Department of Emergency Services broadcasts alerts. The law defines the alert types and “missing endangered individual.” It also repeals older blue and silver alert laws so the new chapter controls.
Clear rules for Amber alerts
Amber alerts are sent only when three rules are met. The child is 17 or younger. The child is believed to be in grave danger of serious harm or death. Enough details exist about the child, abductor, or vehicle, and an immediate alert is likely to help. These limits keep alerts focused on the most urgent cases.
Clear rules for Blue alerts
Blue alerts are sent only when four rules are met. A suspect threatened, harmed, abducted, or caused a law enforcement officer to go missing on duty. The suspect fled and there is a description of the person or vehicle. The suspect is a threat to the public or other officers. Sharing the details may help prevent more harm or catch the suspect.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Diane Larson
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Pat D. Heinert
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/19/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0
Yes: 46 • No: 0
House vote • 3/14/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 88 nays 0
Yes: 88 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/4/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0
Yes: 46 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/20
3/24/2025HouseSigned by Governor 03/20
3/21/2025SenateSent to Governor
3/20/2025SenateSigned by President
3/20/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
3/20/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0
3/19/2025SenateConcurred
3/19/2025SenateReturned to Senate (12)
3/17/2025SenateSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 88 nays 0
3/14/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
3/12/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 12 0 1
3/11/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 08:45
3/6/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Government and Veterans Affairs Committee
2/18/2025HouseReceived from Senate
2/5/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0
2/4/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/3/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 0 0
1/31/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 09:00
1/16/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred State and Local Government Committee
1/7/2025Senate
Bill Text
Adopted by the House Government and Veterans Affairs Committee
Adopted by the Senate State and Local Government Committee
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with House Amendments
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