North Dakota bills · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)
North Dakota HB 1206
AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 39-08-01.2 and 39-08-01.4 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the special punishment for causing injury or death while operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or any other drugs or substances and to driving while under the influence of alcohol or any other drugs or substances while being accompanied by a minor; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Scott Louser (Republican)
Cosponsors (6)
- Macy Bolinske (Republican)
- Jose L. Castaneda (Republican)
- Karen Karls (Republican)
- Lawrence R. Klemin (Republican)
- Diane Larson (Republican)
- Bob Paulson (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the North Dakota legislature· summary
Relating to the special punishment for causing injury or death while operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or any other drugs or substances and to driving while under the influence of alcohol or any other drugs or substances while being accompanied by a minor; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 House | Motion for Final Passage on HB 1206 | pass | Set your home in North Dakota to see |
| Mar 20, 2025 Senate | Motion for Final Passage on HB 1206 | pass | Set your home in North Dakota to see |
| Feb 7, 2025 House | Motion for Final Passage on HB 1206 | pass | Set your home in North Dakota to see |
Actions
- Apr 14, 2025 · Legislature
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/11 - Apr 11, 2025 · House
Signed by Governor 04/10 - Apr 8, 2025 · House
Sent to Governor - Apr 8, 2025 · House
Signed by Speaker - Apr 4, 2025 · Senate
Signed by President - Apr 2, 2025 · House
Second reading, passed, yeas 75 nays 15 - Apr 2, 2025 · House
Concurred - Mar 21, 2025 · House
Returned to House (12) - Mar 20, 2025 · Senate
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 45 nays 1 - Mar 19, 2025 · Senate
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar - Mar 18, 2025 · Senate
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 7 0 0 - Mar 12, 2025 · Senate
Committee Hearing 09:00 - Feb 13, 2025 · Senate
Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee - Feb 10, 2025 · Senate
Received from House - Feb 7, 2025 · House
Second reading, passed, yeas 75 nays 13 - Feb 6, 2025 · House
Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 9 3 2 - Feb 6, 2025 · House
Committee Hearing 09:00 - Jan 23, 2025 · House
Rereferred to Transportation - Jan 23, 2025 · House
Request return from committee - Jan 10, 2025 · House
Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee