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ND HB1229

Bill

Status

Passed

5/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Austen Schauer

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Origin

House of Representatives

69th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Motor vehicle owners are presumed liable when their vehicle is used to flee or elude a peace officer, with fees of $100 for a first violation and $500 for subsequent violations

  • Peace officers may issue citations to vehicle owners within 96 hours of observing a fleeing violation, as an alternative to pursuing the fleeing driver

  • Vehicle owners can avoid liability if the driver is charged with the fleeing offense, the vehicle was reported stolen, or the owner cooperates with law enforcement to identify the actual driver

  • Lessors of vehicles are exempt if they provide registration and lessee information to law enforcement; rental companies with rentals of 90 days or less are also exempt

  • Passed the House 75-14 and Senate 29-16 during the 69th Legislative Assembly session beginning January 7, 2025

Legislative Description

Statutory fees for traffic offenses and a motor vehicle owner's responsibility regarding a driver who flees a peace officer; and to provide a penalty.

Last Action

Filed with Secretary Of State 05/02

6/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/13/2025
Judiciary3/7/2025
Transportation1/21/2025
Judiciary1/13/2025

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