North Dakota legislation · 69th Legislative Assembly
North Dakota HB1350: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 62.1-01-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to dangerous weapons.
Status: Failed, February 25, 2025
Relating to dangerous weapons.
What the bill says
A bill for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 62.1-01-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to dangerous weapons.
From the introduced text, January 13, 2025:
A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 62.1-01-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to dangerous weapons. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA: SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. Subsection 1 of section 62.1-01-01 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows: 1. "Dangerous weapon" includes any switchblade or gravity knife, machete, scimitar, stiletto, sword, dagger, or knife with a blade of five inches [12.7 centimeters] or more; any throwing star, nunchaku, or other martial arts weapon; any billy, blackjack, sap, bludgeon, cudgel, metal knuckles, or sand club; any slungshot; any bow and arrow, crossbow, or spear; any weapon that will expel, or is readily capable of expelling, a projectile by the action of a spring, compressed air, or compressed gas, including any such weapon, loaded or unloaded, commonly referred to as a BB gun, air rifle, or CO2 gun; and any projector of a bomb or any object containing or capable of producing and emitting any noxious liquid, gas, or substance. "Dangerous weapon" does not include an item used for the purpose of carrying out a business, trade, or profession; a spray or aerosol containing CS, also known as ortho-chlorobenzamalonitrile; CN, also known as alpha-chloroacetophenone; or other irritating agent intended for use in the defense of an …
Sponsors
- Ben Koppelman (R, 16) · primary sponsor
- Macy Bolinske (R, 40)
- Claire Cory (R, 42)
- Matthew Heilman (R, 7)
- Daniel Johnston (R, 24)
- Jeffery Magrum (R, 8)
- Andrew Marschall (R, 16)
- Eric Murphy (R, 43)
- Christina Wolff (R, 38)
Latest actions
- : Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 39 nays 53
- : Laid over two legislative days
- : Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 10 2 1
- : Committee Hearing 08:30
- : Introduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Votes
- Final Passage (February 25, 2025): 39 yea, 53 nay, failed
Common questions
- What is HB1350?
- HB1350 is a bill in the North Dakota Legislature (69th Legislative Assembly): A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 62.1-01-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to dangerous weapons.
- What does HB1350 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 62.1-01-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to dangerous weapons.
- What is the status of HB1350?
- Failed as of February 25, 2025. Latest action: Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 39 nays 53 (February 25, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB1350?
- Ben Koppelman (R, 16), with 8 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1350?
- On the North Dakota Legislature website: https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1350.html
Source: official North Dakota record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.