North Dakota legislation · 69th Legislative Assembly
North Dakota SB2387: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 12.1-34 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the rights of sexual violence survivors.
Status: Signed into law, June 11, 2025
Relating to the rights of sexual violence survivors.
What the bill says
An act to create and enact a new section to chapter 12.1-34 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the rights of sexual violence survivors.
From the enrolled text, April 21, 2025:
AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 12.1-34 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the rights of sexual violence survivors. SECTION 1. A new section to chapter 12.1-34 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows: Sexual violence survivor rights. 1. As used in this section: a. "Sexual assault victim advocate" means a victim advocate of a domestic violence sexual assault organization as defined under section 14 - 07.1 - 01, or a victim advocate from a children's advocacy center as defined in section 50 - 25.1 - 02 . b. "Sexual violence survivor" means an individual who is a victim of a crime defined under section 12.1 - 20 - 03, 12.1 - 20 - 03.1, 12.1 - 20 - 04, 12.1 - 20 - 05, 12.1 - 20 - 05.1, 12.1 - 20 - 06 , 12.1 - 20 - 06.1, 12.1 - 20 - 07, 12.1 - 20 - 11, or 12.1 - 20 - 12.3 . 2. In addition to the rights provided under section 12.1 - 34 - 02, a sexual violence survivor must be afforded the following rights. a. The right to consult with a sexual assault victim advocate during any forensic medical examination, unless the advocate is not available in a timely manner. …
Sponsors
- Desiree van Oosting (R, 36) · primary sponsor
- Jeff Hoverson (R, 3)
- Janne Myrdal (R, 19)
- Emily O'Brien (R, 42)
- Bob Paulson (R, 3)
- David Richter (R, 1)
Latest actions
- : Filed with Secretary Of State 04/23
- : Signed by Governor 04/22
- : Sent to Governor
- : Signed by President
- : Signed by Speaker
- : Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
- : Concurred
- : Returned to Senate (12)
- : Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 89 nays 0
- : Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
Votes
- Final Passage (April 16, 2025): 47 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Final Passage (April 11, 2025): 89 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Final Passage (February 7, 2025): 47 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SB2387?
- SB2387 is a bill in the North Dakota Legislature (69th Legislative Assembly): AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 12.1-34 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the rights of sexual violence survivors.
- What does SB2387 do?
- In its own words: An act to create and enact a new section to chapter 12.1-34 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the rights of sexual violence survivors.
- What is the status of SB2387?
- Signed into law as of June 11, 2025. Latest action: Filed with Secretary Of State 04/23 (June 11, 2025).
- Who sponsored SB2387?
- Desiree van Oosting (R, 36), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB2387?
- On the North Dakota Legislature website: https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo2387.html
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