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HB1588Introduced in the House

Dangerous weapons, the possession of a firearm or dangerous weapon at a public gathering, testing for a license to carry a firearm or dangerous weapon concealed, and producing a concealed carry license upon request; and to provide a penalty.

Passed

Introduced by Patrick Heinert, District 32

What does this bill do?

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Official description

AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 62.1-01-01, section 62.1-02-05, subdivision d of subsection 1 of section 62.1-04-03, and section 62.1-04-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to dangerous weapons, the possession of a firearm or dangerous weapon at a public gathering, testing for a license to carry a firearm or dangerous weapon concealed, and producing a concealed carry license upon request; and to provide a penalty.

Where it stands

Filed with Secretary Of State 04/22

April 24, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

HouseStage: House Second reading · April 15, 2025

87

Yes

4

No

3

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

Bill history

  1. Introduced, first reading, referred to Energy and Natural Resources

  2. Committee Hearing 02:30 (Energy and Natural Resources)

  3. Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 12 0 1

  4. Amendment adopted, placed on calendar

  5. Laid over one legislative day

  6. Division of bill

  7. Division A passed

  8. Division B passed

  9. Second reading, passed, yeas 49 nays 43

  10. Received from House

  11. Introduced, first reading, referred to Judiciary

  12. Committee Hearing 02:30 (Judiciary)

  13. Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 1 0

  14. Amendment adopted, placed on calendar

  15. Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 43 nays 4

  16. Returned to House (12)

  17. Concurred

  18. Second reading, passed, yeas 87 nays 4

  19. Signed by President

  20. Signed by Speaker

  21. Sent to Governor

  22. Signed by Governor 04/21

  23. Filed with Secretary Of State 04/22

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