HB1373Introduced in the House
The definition of human being and person as the terms relate to the offenses of murder and assault, and civil actions for death caused by wrongful acts.
Introduced by Lori VanWinkle, District 3
What does this bill do?
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Official description
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 12.1-16, a new section to chapter 12.1-17, and two new sections to chapter 32-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of human being and person as the terms relate to the offenses of murder and assault, and civil actions for death caused by wrongful acts.
Where it stands
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 16 nays 77
February 12, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Second reading · February 12, 2025
16
Yes
77
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
94 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hatlestad | 1 | No |
| David Richter | 1 | No |
| Bert Anderson | 2 | No |
| Donald Longmuir | 2 | No |
| Jeff Hoverson | 3 | Yes |
| Lori VanWinkle | 3 | Yes |
| Clayton Fegley | 4 | No |
| Lisa Finley-Deville | 4 | No |
| Scott Louser | 5 | No |
| Jay Fisher | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, first reading, referred to Human Services
Committee Hearing 09:00 (Human Services)
Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 11 1 1
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 16 nays 77
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