North Dakota legislation · 69th Legislative Assembly
North Dakota HB1226: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 12.1-31-15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to wearing a mask in a public place.
Status: Signed into law, April 25, 2025
Relating to wearing a mask in a public place.
What the bill says
An act to amend and reenact section 12.1-31-15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to wearing a mask in a public place.
From the enrolled text, April 21, 2025:
AN ACT to amend and reenact section 12.1-31-15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to wearing a mask in a public place. SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. Section 12.1-31-15 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows: 12.1-31-15. Wearing of masks during commission of criminal offense prohibited. 1. An individual may not wear a mask, hood, or other device that covers, hides, or conceals any portion of that individual's b. For the purpose of evading or escaping discovery, recognition, or identification during the commission of a criminal offense; or c. For the purpose of concealment, flight, or escape when the individual has been charged with, arrested for, or convicted of a criminal offense.; or d. With the intent to conceal the identity of the individual while congregating in a public place with other individuals wearing a mask, hood, or other device that covers, hides, or conceals any portion of the individual's face. 2. Subdivision d of subsection 1 does not apply to public gatherings to celebrate Halloween, a masquerade, or other similar celebration. 3. A violation of this section is a class A misdemeanor. H. B. NO. 1226 - PAGE 2 ____________________________ ____________________________ Speaker of the House President of the Senate ____________________________ ____________________________ Chief Clerk of the House Secretary of the Senate This certifies that the within …
Sponsors
- Lawrence Klemin (R, 47) · primary sponsor
- Michelle Axtman (R, 7)
- Claire Cory (R, 42)
- Patrick Heinert (R, 32)
- Daniel Johnston (R, 24)
- Diane Larson (R, 30)
- Michael Motschenbacher (R, 47)
- Bob Paulson (R, 3)
- Todd Porter (R, 34)
- Karen Rohr (R, 31)
Latest actions
- : Filed with Secretary Of State 04/23
- : Signed by Governor 04/23
- : Sent to Governor
- : Signed by Speaker
- : Signed by President
- : Second reading, passed, yeas 57 nays 32
- : Concurred
- : Returned to House (12)
- : Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 42 nays 4
- : Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
Votes
- Final Passage (April 17, 2025): 57 yea, 32 nay, passed
- Final Passage (April 9, 2025): 42 yea, 4 nay, passed
- Final Passage (February 10, 2025): 80 yea, 10 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB1226?
- HB1226 is a bill in the North Dakota Legislature (69th Legislative Assembly): AN ACT to amend and reenact section 12.1-31-15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to wearing a mask in a public place.
- What does HB1226 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend and reenact section 12.1-31-15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to wearing a mask in a public place.
- What is the status of HB1226?
- Signed into law as of April 25, 2025. Latest action: Filed with Secretary Of State 04/23 (April 25, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB1226?
- Lawrence Klemin (R, 47), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1226?
- On the North Dakota Legislature website: https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1226.html
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