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ND HB1381

Bill

Status

Passed

4/9/2019

Primary Sponsor

Luke Simons

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Origin

House of Representatives

66th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state agencies, political subdivisions, and law enforcement agencies in North Dakota from conducting or participating in firearm buyback programs.

  • Defines "firearm buyback program" as purchasing privately owned firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition from private individuals or organizations in exchange for cash, gifts, or vouchers, excluding purchases from licensed dealers or law enforcement acquisitions.

  • Prevents state agencies, political subdivisions, and law enforcement agencies from expending any taxpayer dollars to implement, administer, or operate firearm buyback programs.

  • Classifies violations of the prohibition as a class A misdemeanor.

  • Passed the House with a vote of 66-26 and the Senate with a vote of 33-12.

Legislative Description

A restriction on firearm buyback programs; and to provide a penalty.

Last Action

Signed by Governor 04/08

4/9/2019

Committee Referrals

Energy and Natural Resources2/20/2019
Political Subdivisions1/10/2019

Full Bill Text

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