North Dakota 69-2025 Assembly Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 2406 — Relating to prohibiting agencies from entering nondisclosure agreements concerning data centers and industrial projects; to provide a penalty; to provide an effective date; and to provide an expiration date.

Last action — Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 15 nays 32

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced September 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · high confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Failed a recorded vote

    Failed 1 recorded vote so far — a real headwind.

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In plain language

The bill prohibits agencies from using nondisclosure agreements for data centers and industrial projects.

This legislation seeks to prevent government agencies from entering into nondisclosure agreements related to data centers and industrial projects, increasing transparency. It includes provisions for penalties and specifies effective and expiration dates.

Summary

A BILL for an Act to create and enact chapter 44-04.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prohibiting agencies from entering nondisclosure agreements concerning data centers and industrial projects; to provide a penalty; to provide an effective date; and to provide an expiration date.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

58 added · 59 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment adds definitions for "developer" and "industrial project" to the bill. These definitions clarify who is considered a developer and what constitutes an industrial project, providing more context for the subsequent provisions regarding nondisclosure agreements. This clarification is important as it sets the framework for understanding how the bill regulates information related to data centers and industrial projects.

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25.1425.02004 Prepared by the Legislative Council Title.03000 staff for Representative Warrey September 1, 2026 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SENATE BILL NO.
25.1425.03000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota FIRST ENGROSSMENT ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO.
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This chapter does not modify, expand, or create an exemption from disclosure under state law.
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This chapter does not modify, expand, or create an exemption from disclosure under section 44-04-18.4state law.
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Action History

  1. Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 15 nays 32

  2. Amendment adopted, placed on calendar

  3. Reported back amended, do not pass, placed on calendar 6 2 0

  4. Committee Hearing 10:30

  5. Introduced, first reading, referred Joint Policy Committee

Sponsors

  • Collette Rep. Brown · Cosponsor
  • Matthew Rep. Heilman · Cosponsor
  • Jonathan Rep. Warrey · Cosponsor
  • Tim Mathern · Primary
  • Ronald Sorvaag · Cosponsor

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 143 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

  • Rep. Brown, Collette
  • Rep. Heilman, Matthew
  • Rep. Warrey, Jonathan
  • Sorvaag, Ronald Republican

Not signed on (143)

143 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2406 do?
A BILL for an Act to create and enact chapter 44-04.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prohibiting agencies from entering nondisclosure agreements concerning data centers and industrial projects; to provide a penalty; to provide an effective date; and to provide an expiration date.
Who sponsors SB 2406?
SB 2406 is sponsored by Rep. Brown, Collette, Rep. Heilman, Matthew, Rep. Warrey, Jonathan, Mathern, Tim (Democratic), and Sorvaag, Ronald (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 2406?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced September 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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