North Dakota legislation · 69th Legislative Assembly
North Dakota HB1273: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the prohibition of a policy, order, or ordinance that limits free speech.
Status: Failed, February 6, 2025
Relating to the prohibition of a policy, order, or ordinance that limits free speech.
What the bill says
A bill for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the prohibition of a policy, order, or ordinance that limits free speech.
From the introduced text, January 13, 2025:
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the prohibition of a policy, order, or ordinance that limits free speech. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA: SECTION 1. A new section to chapter 54-06 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows: Prohibition on limitation of free speech. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the state or a political subdivision may not adopt or implement a policy, order, or ordinance that limits or prohibits speech of an individual, including hate crime ordinances. This section may not be superseded or modified by a city or county home rule charter or ordinance. A policy, order, or ordinance that violates this section is void. Page No. 1 25.0223.03000
Sponsors
- Matthew Heilman (R, 7) · primary sponsor
- Macy Bolinske (R, 40)
- Jose Castaneda (R, 40)
- David Clemens (R, 16)
- James Kasper (R, 46)
- Ben Koppelman (R, 16)
- Andrew Marschall (R, 16)
- Desiree Morton (R, 46)
- Michelle Powers (R, 46)
- Nathan Toman (R, 34)
- Desiree van Oosting (R, 36)
- Chuck Walen (R, 4)
Latest actions
- : Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 20 nays 73
- : Reported back, do not pass, placed on consent calendar 11 0 2
- : Committee Hearing 04:00
- : Introduced, first reading, referred Political Subdivisions Committee
Votes
- Final Passage (February 6, 2025): 20 yea, 73 nay, failed
Common questions
- What is HB1273?
- HB1273 is a bill in the North Dakota Legislature (69th Legislative Assembly): A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the prohibition of a policy, order, or ordinance that limits free speech.
- What does HB1273 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the prohibition of a policy, order, or ordinance that limits free speech.
- What is the status of HB1273?
- Failed as of February 6, 2025. Latest action: Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 20 nays 73 (February 6, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB1273?
- Matthew Heilman (R, 7), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1273?
- On the North Dakota Legislature website: https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1273.html
Source: official North Dakota record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.