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ND HB1352
Bill
Status
1/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ben Koppelman
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Retains existing prohibitions on firearms at schools, school-sponsored events, and publicly owned or operated buildings
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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