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ND HB1352

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ben Koppelman

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Origin

House of Representatives

69th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes churches and places of worship from the list of locations where firearms and dangerous weapons are prohibited, allowing concealed carry without prior approval from religious leaders

  • Eliminates the previous requirement that individuals obtain permission from a church's primary religious leader or governing body before carrying a concealed weapon in the building

  • Provides liability protection for churches and places of worship, shielding them from lawsuits for injury, death, or property damage caused by individuals carrying concealed weapons

  • Retains existing prohibitions on firearms at schools, school-sponsored events, and publicly owned or operated buildings

  • Violation of the remaining firearm restrictions remains classified as an infraction

Legislative Description

Possession of firearms or dangerous weapons at a church or place of worship.

Last Action

Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 39 nays 53

2/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy and Natural Resources1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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