Bill > HB1074

This bill updates two sections of the North Dakota Century Code related to the operation and regulation of the North Dakota National Guard. The first section modifies the applicability of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), extending the reference date from December 31, 2022, to December 31, 2024, and updating the Manual for Courts-Martial edition from 2019 to 2024. The bill clarifies that military personnel can be tried by a court-martial for offenses committed during military duty, even after their duty has ended, and allows commanders to administer non-judicial punishment for offenses committed during military service. The second section updates the North Dakota Military Civil Relief Act, extending the protections for individuals called to active service for 30 consecutive days or longer under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act from the December 31, 2022 reference date to December 31, 2024. These changes ensure that the state's military justice and civil relief provisions remain current with federal standards and provide up-to-date protections for military personnel.

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https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1074.html