ND HB1209

Department of Emergency Services must conduct a foreign adversary threat assessment identifying vulnerable sectors including critical infrastructure, technology, agriculture, energy, and academia

Assessment must evaluate foreign adversarial influence beyond land acquisition, covering strategic investments, partnerships, and economic, educational, and political influence activities

Written report with findings and recommendations due by July 1, 2026, including a proposal for establishing a state intelligence unit for continuous monitoring of foreign adversary threats

Report must be presented to legislative management before September 1, 2026, along with any proposed implementing legislation; report findings are exempt from public records disclosure

Passed House 92-0 and Senate 40-7