North Dakota 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) Status: Passed Senate

SB 2115 — A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new subsection to section 54-23.3-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to authorization for children of inmates to reside at the Heart River correctional center; and to amend and reenact section 32-12.2-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to limitation of liability for children residing at the Heart River correctional center.

Last action — Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 18 nays 29

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26). It reached “Passed Senate” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Relating to authorization for children of inmates to reside at the Heart River correctional center; and to amend and reenact section 32‑12.2‑02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to limitation of liability for children residing at the Heart River correctional center.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 18 nays 29

  2. Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 7 0 0

  3. Committee Hearing 10:00

  4. Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee

Sponsors

  • Judiciary · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 29 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Judiciary

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Failed 18 Yea · 29 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 142800
Democratic 4100
Total 182900
% of votes cast 38%62%0%0%
How each member voted (47)
Member Party Vote
Boschee, Josh Democratic Yea
Braunberger, Ryan Democratic Nay
Hogan, Kathy Democratic Yea
Marcellais, Richard Democratic Yea
Mathern, Tim Democratic Yea
Axtman, Michelle Republican Yea
Barta, Jeff Republican Yea
Beard, Todd Republican Nay
Bekkedahl, Brad Republican Yea
Boehm, Keith Republican Nay
Burckhard, Randy A. Republican Nay
Castaneda, Jose L. Republican Nay
Cleary, Sean Republican Yea
Clemens, David A. Republican Nay
Conley, Cole Republican Nay
Cory, Claire Republican Nay
Davison, Kyle Republican Yea
Dever, Dick Republican Yea
Dwyer, Michael Republican Nay
Enget, Mark Republican Nay
Erbele, Robert Republican Nay
Gerhardt, Justin Republican Yea
Hogue, David Republican Nay
Kessel, Greg Republican Nay
Klein, Jerry Republican Nay
Larson, Diane Republican Nay
Lee, Judy Republican Nay
Lemm, Randy D. Republican Nay
Luick, Larry Republican Nay
Magrum, Jeffery J. Republican Yea
Meyer, Scott Republican Nay
Myrdal, Janne Republican Nay
Patten, Dale Republican Nay
Paulson, Bob Republican Nay
Powers, Michelle Republican Nay
Roers, Kristin Republican Nay
Rummel, Dean Republican Nay
Schaible, Donald Republican Nay
Sickler, Jonathan Republican Nay
Sorvaag, Ronald Republican Yea
Thomas, Paul J. Republican Yea
Walen, Chuck Republican Yea
Wanzek, Terry M. Republican Yea
Weber, Mark F. Republican Yea
Weston, Kent Republican Nay
Wobbema, Mike Republican Nay
van Oosting, Desiree Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2115 do?
Relating to authorization for children of inmates to reside at the Heart River correctional center; and to amend and reenact section 32‑12.2‑02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to limitation of liability for children residing at the Heart River correctional center.
Who sponsors SB 2115?
SB 2115 is sponsored by Judiciary.
What is the current status of SB 2115?
This bill died with 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26). It reached “Passed Senate” 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 SB 2115?
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