The North Dakota House considered a series of bills during the session. Key outcomes recorded on the floor include:
- House Bill 13‑26 (self‑defense exception for convicted felons): Failed 44‑48. The bill would have limited a convicted felon’s ability to invoke justified use of force as a defense in some circumstances; proponents argued it closes a loophole, while opponents said it could remove a person’s right to defend themselves depending on possession definitions.
- House Bill 12‑96 (produce license to carry on request; mirrors section of HB15‑88): Failed 21‑71. The Energy and Natural Resources Committee recommended do not pass, noting it mirrors language already approved in HB15‑88.
- House Bill 14‑11 (prohibition on red‑flag or extreme risk protection provisions at state or local level): Failed 39‑53. The committee recommended do not pass on the basis that local officials should retain authority.
- House Bill 13‑50 (dangerous‑weapons exclusion for tools used in trade/profession): Failed 39‑53. Critics, including the State Attorneys Association, argued wording was too vague and could be misused; supporters said it was meant to protect legitimate tools of a trade.
- House Bill 13‑52 (possession of firearms at church or place of worship): Failed 39‑53. The bill sought to remove certain statutory church exemptions; debate touched on First Amendment and property‑owner arguments.
- House Bill 13‑65 (possession at publicly owned or operated buildings; required metal detectors/staffed security if posted): Failed 29‑62. Committee analysis noted potential large fiscal impacts for political subdivisions if metal detectors and armed staffing were required.
- House Bill 11‑63 (Legacy Fund school construction assistance loan fund): Failed 5‑84. Appropriations committee recommended do not pass, noting the program size would have been large relative to Legacy Fund assets and could disrupt fund allocation.
Votes on motions earlier in the day included returning Senate Bill 2340 to the House floor for re‑referral to the Energy and Natural Resources Committee (motion carried) and placement of House Bills 1438 and 1609 at the bottom of the calendar (motion carried). Several items on the sixth order were deemed approved without separate amendment consideration.
All tallies and outcomes above are taken from the House roll call and floor record during the session.