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ND HB1608

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Heilman

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Origin

House of Representatives

69th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Employers may not deny employee leave for rest or worship on Sundays or days observed as religious holidays
  • Leave must be granted for a minimum continuous 24-hour period
  • Labor commissioner must investigate alleged violations and assess a $500 fine against employers found in violation
  • Violations may be referred to the state's attorney in the county where they occurred
  • Employers are exempt if leave was denied due to an emergency that could not have been reasonably avoided

Legislative Description

Employee leave for rest and worship; and to provide a penalty.

Last Action

Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 17 nays 76

2/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Industry, Business and Labor1/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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