HB 1301 — A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 3 of section 12.1-32-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to possession of a firearm while on probation; and to provide for application.
Last action — Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 26 nays 63
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26). It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Relating to possession of a firearm while on probation; and to provide for application.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
32 added · 28 removedPlain-language change summary
The revised bill HB 1301 has made some significant changes regarding probation conditions. Now, a court cannot prohibit someone on probation for a non-violent misdemeanor from possessing firearms or dangerous weapons, whereas previously this restriction also applied to infractions. Additionally, the updated version clarifies certain conditions of probation, removing requirements like participation in a sobriety program and allowing for shorter periods of incarceration, making it less punitive and more focused on rehabilitation. These changes could ease the restrictions on individuals during probation while still promoting community accountability and support.
25.0038.0100025.0038.02000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota FIRST ENGROSSMENT ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO.
1301 of North Dakota Introduced by Representatives Koppelman, D.
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- Engrossed FIRST ENGROSSMENT Current pdf
- Introduced View text pdf
Action History
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Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 26 nays 63
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Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
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Reported back amended, do not pass, placed on calendar 11 3 0
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Committee Hearing 11:00
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Rereferred to Judiciary
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Request return from committee
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Introduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Sponsors
- Mike Wobbema · Cosponsor
- Matthew Ruby · Cosponsor
- Nico Rios · Cosponsor
- Janne Myrdal · Cosponsor
- Andrew Marschall · Cosponsor
- Jeffery J. Magrum · Cosponsor
- Jim Kasper · Cosponsor
- Daniel Johnston · Cosponsor
- Claire Cory · Cosponsor
- Ben Koppelman · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 138 not signed on · 61 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Koppelman, Ben Republican
Co-sponsors (9)
- Wobbema, Mike Republican
- Ruby, Matthew Republican
- Rios, Nico Republican
- Myrdal, Janne Republican
- Marschall, Andrew Republican
- Magrum, Jeffery J. Republican
- Kasper, Jim Republican Voted No
- Johnston, Daniel Republican
- Cory, Claire Republican
Not signed on (138)
138 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 138 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 26 | 48 | 0 | 4 |
| Unaffiliated | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Democratic | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 26 | 63 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 28% | 67% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (94)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Cynthia Schreiber-Beck | — | Nay |
| Emily O'Brien | — | Nay |
| Jared C. Hagert | — | Nay |
| Josh Christy | — | Not Voting |
| Liz Conmy | — | Nay |
| Mike Beltz | — | Nay |
| Brown, Collette | Democratic | Nay |
| Davis, Jayme | Democratic | Nay |
| Dobervich, Gretchen | Democratic | Nay |
| Finley-DeVille, Lisa | Democratic | Nay |
| Foss, Austin | Democratic | Nay |
| Hager, LaurieBeth | Democratic | Nay |
| Hanson, Karla Rose | Democratic | Nay |
| Ista, Zachary | Democratic | Nay |
| Mitskog, Alisa | Democratic | Nay |
| Schneider, Mary | Democratic | Nay |
| Anderson, Bert | Republican | Nay |
| Anderson, Dick | Republican | Not Voting |
| Anderson, Karen A. | Republican | Yea |
| Bahl, Landon | Republican | Nay |
| Berg, Mike | Republican | Nay |
| Bolinske, Macy | Republican | Yea |
| Bosch, Glenn | Republican | Nay |
| Brandenburg, Mike | Republican | Nay |
| Christianson, Nels | Republican | Nay |
| Dockter, Jason | Republican | Nay |
| Dressler, Ty | Republican | Yea |
| Fegley, Clayton | Republican | Nay |
| Fisher, Jay | Republican | Nay |
| Frelich, Kathy | Republican | Nay |
| Grindberg, Karen | Republican | Nay |
| Grueneich, Jim | Republican | Nay |
| Hatlestad, Patrick R. | Republican | Nay |
| Hauck, Dori | Republican | Yea |
| Headland, Craig | Republican | Nay |
| Heilman, Matthew | Republican | Yea |
| Heinert, Pat D. | Republican | Nay |
| Henderson, Donna | Republican | Yea |
| Hendrix, Jared | Republican | Yea |
| Holle, Dawson | Republican | Yea |
| Hoverson, Jeff | Republican | Nay |
| Johnson, Jorin | Republican | Yea |
| Johnston, Daniel | Republican | Yea |
| Jonas, Jim | Republican | Nay |
| Karls, Karen | Republican | Nay |
| Kasper, Jim | Republican | Nay |
| Kempenich, Keith | Republican | Nay |
| Kiefert, Dwight | Republican | Nay |
| Klemin, Lawrence R. | Republican | Nay |
| Koppelman, Ben | Republican | Yea |
| Lefor, Mike | Republican | Nay |
| Longmuir, Donald W. | Republican | Nay |
| Louser, Scott | Republican | Yea |
| Maki, Roger A. | Republican | Nay |
| Marschall, Andrew | Republican | Yea |
| Martinson, Bob | Republican | Nay |
| McLeod, Carrie | Republican | Not Voting |
| Meier, Lisa | Republican | Nay |
| Monson, David | Republican | Nay |
| Morton, Desiree | Republican | Yea |
| Motschenbacher, Mike | Republican | Nay |
| Murphy, Eric J. | Republican | Nay |
| Nathe, Mike | Republican | Nay |
| Nehring, Dennis | Republican | Yea |
| Nelson, Jon O. | Republican | Nay |
| Novak, Anna S. | Republican | Nay |
| Olson, Jeremy | Republican | Nay |
| Olson, Jeremy | Republican | Nay |
| Osowski, Doug | Republican | Yea |
| Ostlie, Mitch | Republican | Not Voting |
| Porter, Todd | Republican | Nay |
| Pyle, Brandy L. | Republican | Nay |
| Richter, David | Republican | Nay |
| Rios, Nico | Republican | Yea |
| Rohr, Karen M. | Republican | Yea |
| Ruby, Dan | Republican | Yea |
| Ruby, Matthew | Republican | Yea |
| Sanford, Mark | Republican | Nay |
| Satrom, Bernie | Republican | Nay |
| Schatz, Mike | Republican | Yea |
| Schauer, Austen | Republican | Nay |
| Steiner, Vicky | Republican | Yea |
| Stemen, Gregory | Republican | Nay |
| Swiontek, Steve | Republican | Nay |
| Toman, Nathan | Republican | Yea |
| Tveit, Bill | Republican | Nay |
| VanWinkle, Lori | Republican | Yea |
| Vetter, Steve | Republican | Nay |
| Vigesaa, Don | Republican | Nay |
| Vollmer, Daniel R. | Republican | Yea |
| Wagner, Scott | Republican | Nay |
| Warrey, Jonathan | Republican | Nay |
| Weisz, Robin | Republican | Not Voting |
| Wolff, Christina | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 1301 do?
- Relating to possession of a firearm while on probation; and to provide for application.
- Who sponsors HB 1301?
- HB 1301 is sponsored by Wobbema, Mike (Republican), Ruby, Matthew (Republican), Rios, Nico (Republican), Myrdal, Janne (Republican), Marschall, Andrew (Republican), Magrum, Jeffery J. (Republican), Kasper, Jim (Republican), Johnston, Daniel (Republican), Cory, Claire (Republican), and Koppelman, Ben (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 1301?
- This bill died with 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26). It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 1301?
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