LibGuides: Anti-Protest Legislation: North Dakota

2019 Session

SB 2044: Heightened Penalties for Protests Near Critical Infrastructure

This bill enhances potential penalties for individuals who protest near existing and planned oil and gas pipelines by making acts that interrupt with or interfere with critical infrastructure facilities criminalized.

2017 Session

H.B. 1426
Elevates offenses for rioting, which can include peaceful protesters who refuse to disperse in response to orders from authorities to do so. The bill was introduced on January 16, 2017, passed and was signed by the governor on March 2, 2017.
H.B. 1383
Criminalizes loitering or prowling that creates justifiable and reasonable alarm or immediate concern for the safety of other individuals or property. Introduced on January 16, 2017, but failed to pass.
H.B. 1304
Prohibits the wearing of masks, hoods, and face coverings during the commission of a criminal offense. The bill was introduced on January 12, 2017, passed and signed by the governor on March 2, 2017.
H.B. 1293
Allows peace officers to issue $250 citations for trespassing. The bill was introduced on January 12, 2017, passed and signed by the governor on March 2, 2017.
H.B. 1203
Exempts motorists from liability for injuries to pedestrians in roadways. The bill was introduced on January 9, 2017, was recommended from committee "not to pass" and failed to pass the House on February 13, 2017.
H.B. 1193
Makes causing $1,000 or more in "economic harm", while committing a misdemeanor, a felony. The bill was introduced on January 9, 2017.