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ND SB2116

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/24/2021

Primary Sponsor

Government and Veterans Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

67th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds a new subsection to section 12.1-05-02 of the North Dakota Century Code authorizing armed forces members to use deadly force when reasonably necessary to prevent loss, theft, destruction, sabotage, or unauthorized control of nuclear weapons, critical nuclear components, or nuclear explosive devices
  • Applies justification standard based on reasonable appearance of necessity to prevent the specified threats to nuclear assets
  • Declared an emergency measure
  • Passed the North Dakota Senate with 46 yes votes, 0 no votes, and 1 absent
  • Passed the North Dakota House with 94 yes votes, 0 no votes, and 0 absent

Legislative Description

The use of deadly force when protecting nuclear assets; and to declare an emergency.

Last Action

Signed by Governor 03/23

3/24/2021

Committee Referrals

Government and Veterans Affairs1/5/2021

Full Bill Text

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