North Dakota legislation · 69th Legislative Assembly
North Dakota HB1303: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 44-08-25 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the prohibition of sanctuary city policies and to create the sanctuary compliance fund; to provide a penalty; and to provide a continuing appropriation.
Status: Signed into law, April 21, 2025
Relating to the prohibition of sanctuary city policies and to create the sanctuary compliance fund; to provide a penalty; and to provide a continuing appropriation.
What the bill says
An act to amend and reenact section 44-08-25 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the prohibition of sanctuary city policies and to create the sanctuary compliance fund; to provide a penalty; and to provide a continuing appropriation.
From the enrolled text, April 14, 2025:
AN ACT to amend and reenact section 44-08-25 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the prohibition of sanctuary city policies and to create the sanctuary compliance fund; to provide a penalty; and to provide a continuing appropriation. SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. Section 44-08-25 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows: 44-08-25. Prohibition - Sanctuary - Immigration - Void - Fund - Continuing appropriation. 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the state, a political subdivision, or institution of higher education under the supervision of the state board of higher education or any agent or employee of the state, a political subdivision, or the institution of higher education may not adopt or implement, whether formally or informally, a sanctuary policy, including a policy, order, or ordinance that: a. Limits or prohibits an individual from communicating or cooperating with federal agencies or officials to verify or report the immigration status of an individual; or b. Grants a noncitizen unlawfully present in the United States the right to lawful presence or status within the state, a political subdivision, or the institution of higher education; c. Violates a provision of chapter 1373 of United States Code title 8 [8 U.S.C. 1373] ; d. Restricts or imposes a condition upon the cooperation or compliance of a state agency, department, …
Sponsors
- James Kasper (R, 46) · primary sponsor
- Jose Castaneda (R, 40)
- Craig Headland (R, 29)
- Jared Hendrix (R, 10)
- Ben Koppelman (R, 16)
- Scott Louser (R, 5)
- Michael Motschenbacher (R, 47)
- SuAnn Olson (R, 8)
Latest actions
- : Filed with Secretary Of State 04/16
- : Signed by Governor 04/16
- : Sent to Governor
- : Signed by Speaker
- : Signed by President
- : Returned to House
- : Second reading, passed, yeas 41 nays 5
- : Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 4 2 0
- : Committee Hearing 09:00
- : Introduced, first reading, referred State and Local Government Committee
Votes
- Final Passage (April 9, 2025): 41 yea, 5 nay, passed
- Final Passage (February 24, 2025): 82 yea, 11 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB1303?
- HB1303 is a bill in the North Dakota Legislature (69th Legislative Assembly): AN ACT to amend and reenact section 44-08-25 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the prohibition of sanctuary city policies and to create the sanctuary compliance fund; to provide a penalty; and to provide a continuing appropriation.
- What does HB1303 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend and reenact section 44-08-25 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the prohibition of sanctuary city policies and to create the sanctuary compliance fund; to provide a penalty; and to provide a continuing appropriation.
- What is the status of HB1303?
- Signed into law as of April 21, 2025. Latest action: Filed with Secretary Of State 04/16 (April 21, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB1303?
- James Kasper (R, 46), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1303?
- On the North Dakota Legislature website: https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1303.html
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