ND HB1589

Expands firearms proficiency options for retired law enforcement officers to qualify as "law enforcement officers" under state law, adding standards used by certified concealed weapon test administrators qualified by the attorney general for retired officers in-state or out-of-state

Requires retired officers to have served at least ten years or separated due to service-related physical disability, possess a photo ID from a local law enforcement agency showing they passed firearms proficiency within 12 months, and have no mental health disqualifications

Authorizes law enforcement agencies and concealed weapon test administrators to certify individuals have maintained qualifications, but prohibits them from qualifying individuals under the federal Law Enforcement Officer's Safety Act Improvement Act of 2010

Mandates that law enforcement agencies and concealed weapon test administrators forward records of all individuals completing proficiency qualification courses to the Peace Officer Standards and Training Board

Passed unanimously in both chambers (House 91-0, Senate 46-0)