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North DakotaSB 21652025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 12-63-04 and sections 12-63-05 and 12-63-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the powers and duties of the peace officer standards and training board and peace officer licensing fees.
Sponsored By: Dean Rummel (Republican)
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Bill Overview
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6 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 4 costs, 1 mixed.
Tougher licensing and medical checks for officers
The law tightens who can hold a peace officer license. A felony conviction must lead to denial. The board may also act for domestic violence, child abuse or neglect, certain gun crimes, unjustified deadly force, false statements, rule violations, or health conditions that prevent safe duty. With cause, the board can order a physical or mental exam by a board‑chosen professional. The board can get medical and psychological records that matter to licensing. A written board request lets providers release them, and these records are not protected by the state open‑records and privacy sections named in the law. If you refuse to release the records, the board can deny or not reinstate your license.
One-year wait to reapply for license
You can apply for reinstatement one year after a revocation or a refusal to renew. The board may require a physical or mental exam before reinstating you. If the board denies your application, you must wait one year from the denial date to reapply.
Officers can appeal board decisions
If the board refuses, does not renew, suspends, or revokes your license, you can appeal to district court. You must file the appeal within 30 days of service of the decision. The case is heard in the county where you live.
New rules on conduct and training
The board can set rules for officer conduct, licensing, continuing education, and ethics. These rules set how you must train and act to keep your license.
Stronger board investigation powers
The board can issue subpoenas, keep records, and investigate alleged licensing violations. It can question applicants and licensed officers under oath during investigations and hearings. These powers increase oversight and may require officers to respond and testify.
Board sets fees and funds training
The board sets fees by rule for exams, licenses, renewals, suspensions, reinstatements, duplicates, and late qualifications. It must handle these fees under state finance rules. The board can also spend up to $50,000 a year from collected fees to sponsor training for licensees.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Dean Rummel
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Pat D. Heinert
Republican • House
Claire Cory
Republican • Senate
Diane Larson
Republican • Senate
Jonathan Sickler
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/21/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 75 nays 9
Yes: 75 • No: 9
Senate vote • 1/20/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
Yes: 47 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/31
4/1/2025HouseSigned by Governor 03/27
3/31/2025SenateSent to Governor
3/26/2025SenateSigned by President
3/26/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
3/26/2025HouseReturned to Senate
3/24/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 75 nays 9
3/21/2025HouseReported back, do pass, placed on consent calendar 13 0 0
3/20/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 02:00
3/20/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Political Subdivisions Committee
2/13/2025HouseReceived from Senate
1/21/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
1/20/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 6 0 0
1/17/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 02:01
1/16/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred State and Local Government Committee
1/10/2025Senate
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