North Dakota legislation · 69th Legislative Assembly
North Dakota HB1478: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new chapter to title 14 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to contraceptive health care rights; and to provide a penalty.
Status: Failed, February 12, 2025
Relating to contraceptive health care rights; and to provide a penalty.
What the bill says
A bill for an Act to create and enact a new chapter to title 14 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to contraceptive health care rights; and to provide a penalty.
From the introduced text, January 17, 2025:
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new chapter to title 14 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to contraceptive health care rights; and to provide a penalty. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA: SECTION 1. A new chapter to title 14 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows: Definitions. As used in this chapter: 1. "Contraceptive" means any drug, device, biological product, or method intended for the prevention of pregnancy or other health needs, including the treatment and prevention of uterine and ovarian cancers, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, ovarian cysts, menorrhagia, migraines, premenstrual syndrome, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and acne, which is legally marketed under the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and distributed over the counter or through a prescription. a. The term (2) A long-acting reversible contraceptive, including an intrauterine device and a hormonal contraceptive implant; (3) An emergency contraceptive; (4) An internal and external condom; (5) An injectable contraceptive; (6) A male or female barrier method; (7) A transdermal patch; (8) A spermicidal product; and Page No. 1 25.0341.02000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly (9) A vaginal ring. b. The term does not include abortion causing drugs, or (2) Misoprostol. 2. "Health care provider" means any person licensed to provide health care services in this state. …
Sponsors
- Karla Hanson (D, 44) · primary sponsor
- Michael Brandenburg (R, 28)
- Josh Christy (R, 27)
- Robert Erbele (R, 28)
- Karen Grindberg (R, 41)
- Kathy Hogan (D, 21)
- Judy Lee (R, 13)
- Kristin Roers (R, 27)
Latest actions
- : Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 27 nays 66
- : Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 10 3 0
- : Committee Hearing 09:30
- : Committee Hearing 09:00
- : Introduced, first reading, referred Human Services Committee
Votes
- Final Passage (February 12, 2025): 27 yea, 66 nay, failed
Common questions
- What is HB1478?
- HB1478 is a bill in the North Dakota Legislature (69th Legislative Assembly): A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new chapter to title 14 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to contraceptive health care rights; and to provide a penalty.
- What does HB1478 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an Act to create and enact a new chapter to title 14 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to contraceptive health care rights; and to provide a penalty.
- What is the status of HB1478?
- Failed as of February 12, 2025. Latest action: Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 27 nays 66 (February 12, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB1478?
- Karla Hanson (D, 44), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1478?
- On the North Dakota Legislature website: https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1478.html
Source: official North Dakota record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.