HB1326Introduced in the House
Self-defense and the unlawful possession of a firearm; and to provide a penalty.
Introduced by Mary Schneider, District 21
What does this bill do?
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Official description
A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 12.1-05-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to self-defense and the unlawful possession of a firearm; and to provide a penalty.
Where it stands
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 6 nays 40
April 2, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Second reading · April 2, 2025
6
Yes
40
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Brad Bekkedahl | 1 | Absent |
| Mark Enget | 2 | No |
| Bob Paulson | 3 | No |
| Chuck Walen | 4 | No |
| Randall Burckhard | 5 | No |
| Paul Thomas | 6 | No |
| Michelle Axtman | 7 | No |
| Jeffery Magrum | 8 | No |
| Richard Marcellais | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Braunberger | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, first reading, referred to Energy and Natural Resources
Committee Hearing 02:00 (Energy and Natural Resources)
Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 11 1 1
Laid over two legislative days
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 44 nays 48
Reconsidered
Second reading, passed, yeas 56 nays 35
Received from House
Introduced, first reading, referred to Judiciary
Committee Hearing 11:00 (Judiciary)
Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 6 1 0
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 6 nays 40
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