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ND HB1132

Bill

Status

Passed

3/13/2019

Primary Sponsor

Mike Lefor

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Origin

House of Representatives

66th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates exemption from North Dakota open records laws for all records related to background interviews conducted during law enforcement officer hiring
  • Exempts both the substance of background interviews and the identity of individuals interviewed from public disclosure
  • Defines "background interview" as any interview with someone other than the applicant that addresses the applicant's fitness, character, behavior, or other job qualifications
  • Passed House with 83 yeas and 2 nays; passed Senate with 45 yeas and 1 nay during the 2019 regular legislative session

Legislative Description

An exemption from open records laws for background interviews regarding law enforcement officer job applicants.

Last Action

Signed by Governor 03/12

3/13/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/3/2019

Full Bill Text

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