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ND HB1410
ND HB1410Prohibiting a correctional facility or facility under the control of the department of corrections and rehabilitation from substantially burdening the exercise of religion by an offender in the facility's custody, the state health officer's authority, and the governor's authority during a declared disaster or emergency; and to provide a penalty.
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Introduced
01/18/2021
01/18/2021
In Committee
03/30/2021
03/30/2021
Crossed Over
03/03/2021
03/03/2021
Passed
04/15/2021
04/15/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/20/2021
04/20/2021
Introduced Session
67th Legislative Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 25-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prohibiting department of human services from substantially burdening the exercise of religion by a patient or resident under the department's care; to amend and reenact sections 12-44.1-14 and 12-47-26, subsection 12 of section 23-01-05, and section 37-17.1-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prohibiting a correctional facility or facility under the control of the department of corrections and rehabilitation from substantially burdening the exercise of religion by an offender in the facility's custody, the state health officer's authority, and the governor's authority during a declared disaster or emergency; and to provide a penalty.
AI Summary
This bill amends several sections of the North Dakota Century Code to prohibit correctional facilities, the Department of Human Services, the State Health Officer, and the Governor from substantially burdening the exercise of religion by individuals in their custody or under their care, unless the burden is the least restrictive means of furthering a compelling governmental interest. The bill also provides those individuals with the ability to assert a claim or defense in court if they believe their religious exercise has been unlawfully burdened, and allows them to obtain appropriate relief, including costs and reasonable attorney's fees.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (11)
Charles Damschen (R)*,
Karen Karls (R)*,
Larry Klemin (R)*,
Ben Koppelman (R)*,
Kim Koppelman (R)*,
Chet Pollert (R)*,
Bernie Satrom (R)*,
Steve Vetter (R)*,
Jordan Kannianen (R),
Scott Meyer (R),
Shawn Vedaa (R),
Last Action
Signed by Governor 04/19 (on 04/20/2021)
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