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North DakotaSB 21262025 Regular SessionSenate
AN ACT to create and enact chapter 14-14.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the adoption of the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act.
Sponsored By: Senate Judiciary
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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Child abduction protections and new parent limits
Custody-case parties, others legally allowed to seek relief, and courts can start child-abduction prevention cases in North Dakota. Courts must order protections when they find a credible risk, weighing threats, past conduct, abuse, travel plans, and return difficulties. Orders can limit travel, require passport surrender and travel information, restrict passport or visa applications, and require supervised visits. Courts can also require interstate or overseas registration, education, and a bond to cover recovery expenses, including legal fees. The person subject to the order can face supervision costs and must receive notice and a chance to be heard. Courts tailor protections to custody rights, the child’s age, possible harm, and reasons for the risk. Orders end at their stated deadline, emancipation, age 18, or court modification or revocation.
Emergency child recovery with court safeguards
North Dakota courts can issue emergency warrants without first hearing from the other side when a petition supports the request. Courts must find a credible risk of imminent wrongful removal; officers can take custody and arrange safe temporary placement. After officers act, the person named in the case must get a hearing by the next court day, unless impossible. Courts can allow entry onto private property only when less intrusive steps cannot work, including forced entry in urgent circumstances. Someone who seeks a warrant in bad faith or to harass can owe the other person reasonable legal fees and expenses.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Senate Judiciary
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/12/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 92 nays 0
Yes: 92 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/16/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
Yes: 47 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/18
3/20/2025HouseSigned by Governor 03/18
3/18/2025SenateSent to Governor
3/17/2025SenateSigned by President
3/17/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
3/17/2025HouseReturned to Senate
3/13/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 92 nays 0
3/12/2025HouseReported back, do pass, place on calendar 12 0 2
3/11/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 10:00
3/10/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
2/13/2025HouseReceived from Senate
1/17/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
1/16/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 7 0 0
1/15/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 10:30
1/15/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
1/7/2025Senate
Bill Text
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