Signed into Law · April 2025
North Dakota HB 1588 — Dangerous Weapons: Possession of a Firearm or Dangerous Weapon at a Public Gathering (Amends NDCC 62.1)
Threat level: yellow
Amends several North Dakota dangerous-weapon statutes, including rules on possessing a firearm or dangerous weapon at a public gathering. Because airguns fall under the state's "dangerous weapon" definition, these possession rules can reach them. The bill has passed.
Bill summary
Amends several North Dakota dangerous-weapon sections, including possession of a firearm or dangerous weapon at a public gathering. Because the "dangerous weapon" definition includes BB guns, air rifles and CO2 guns, the possession rules can reach airguns. Passed. HB 1588 passed the House 49–43 on February 25, 2025 and the Senate, as amended, 43–4 on April 3, 2025, and was signed into law in April 2025.
Amendment history
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Jan 20, 2025 — Introduced
Introduced and referred to the House Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
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Feb 25, 2025 — Passed House
Passed the House 49–43.
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Apr 3, 2025 — Passed Senate
Passed the Senate as amended, 43–4.
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Apr 2025 — Signed by Governor
Signed into law and filed with the Secretary of State.