North Dakota bills · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)
North Dakota HB 1226
AN ACT to amend and reenact section 12.1-31-15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to wearing a mask in a public place.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Lawrence R. Klemin (Republican)
Cosponsors (9)
- Michelle Axtman (Republican)
- Claire Cory (Republican)
- Pat D. Heinert (Republican)
- Daniel Johnston (Republican)
- Diane Larson (Republican)
- Mike Motschenbacher (Republican)
- Bob Paulson (Republican)
- Todd Porter (Republican)
- Karen M. Rohr (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the North Dakota legislature· summary
Relating to wearing a mask in a public place.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 House | Motion for Final Passage on HB 1226 | pass | Set your home in North Dakota to see |
| Apr 9, 2025 Senate | Motion for Final Passage on HB 1226 | pass | Set your home in North Dakota to see |
| Feb 10, 2025 House | Motion for Final Passage on HB 1226 | pass | Set your home in North Dakota to see |
Actions
- Apr 25, 2025 · Legislature
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/23 - Apr 24, 2025 · House
Signed by Governor 04/23 - Apr 22, 2025 · House
Sent to Governor - Apr 22, 2025 · House
Signed by Speaker - Apr 21, 2025 · Senate
Signed by President - Apr 17, 2025 · House
Second reading, passed, yeas 57 nays 32 - Apr 17, 2025 · House
Concurred - Apr 9, 2025 · House
Returned to House (12) - Apr 9, 2025 · Senate
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 42 nays 4 - Apr 9, 2025 · Senate
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar - Apr 8, 2025 · Senate
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 1 0 - Apr 8, 2025 · Senate
Committee Hearing 10:00 - Mar 17, 2025 · Senate
Committee Hearing 11:00 - Feb 17, 2025 · Senate
Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee - Feb 11, 2025 · Senate
Received from House - Feb 10, 2025 · House
Second reading, passed, yeas 80 nays 10 - Feb 7, 2025 · House
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar - Feb 6, 2025 · House
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 9 3 2 - Feb 4, 2025 · House
Committee Hearing 09:00 - Jan 13, 2025 · House
Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee