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ND HB1144

Bill

Status

Passed

5/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bill Tveit

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Origin

House of Representatives

69th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Public school students prohibited from using restrooms that do not match their biological sex, and school districts must establish separate restroom accommodations for transgender students with parental approval

  • Multi-occupancy restrooms and shower rooms on school grounds must be designated exclusively for males or females, with multi-stall gender-neutral facilities prohibited for construction after July 1, 2025

  • Schools prohibited from adopting policies or guidelines regarding a student's preferred pronouns or transgender status without parental consent, and may not conceal such information from parents

  • Parents may file complaints with the school district and subsequently the attorney general, who has authority to investigate through subpoenas and sworn examinations

  • Violations carry civil penalties up to $2,500 per offense, with the attorney general empowered to seek injunctions; the act is declared an emergency measure and passed 75-14 in the House and 40-7 in the Senate

Legislative Description

Transgender student accommodations and restroom use in public schools; to provide a penalty; and to declare an emergency.

Last Action

Filed with Secretary Of State 05/02

6/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/13/2025
Human Services1/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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