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ND HB1293

Bill

Status

Passed

4/22/2021

Primary Sponsor

Rick Becker

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Origin

House of Representatives

67th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Reduces the driver's license possession requirement from one year to thirty days for individuals carrying loaded handguns in vehicles without a concealed weapons license.

  • Allows individuals with thirty days of valid driver's license or nondriver identification to carry loaded rifles or shotguns in vehicles outside of hunting or trapping contexts.

  • Permits individuals with thirty days of valid driver's license to carry concealed firearms if not otherwise precluded from possessing a class 2 firearm and dangerous weapon license.

  • Clarifies that out-of-state law enforcement officers with active law enforcement credentials (rather than those "on official duty within the state") are exempt from handgun carrying restrictions.

  • Maintains identical rights and privileges within North Dakota for class 1 and class 2 firearm licenses, with the distinction only affecting reciprocal recognition in other jurisdictions.

Legislative Description

Handguns and carrying firearms or dangerous weapons concealed.

Last Action

Signed by Governor 04/21

4/22/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/3/2021
Energy and Natural Resources1/12/2021

Full Bill Text

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