Bill > HB1301

This bill amends North Dakota's probation laws regarding firearm possession, specifically modifying when courts can prohibit probationers from possessing firearms. Under the updated law, courts must generally prohibit firearm possession while on probation, but with new exceptions for certain misdemeanor offenses. The bill allows probationers to possess firearms if their misdemeanor offense does not involve violence or a threat of violence, and explicitly prevents courts from prohibiting firearm possession for infraction-level offenses. The legislation also maintains existing provisions about other probation conditions, such as urine testing and potential alternative sanctions like community service, electronic monitoring, and limited incarceration periods. The bill will apply to sentences of probation imposed after its effective date, meaning it does not retroactively affect existing probation terms. The key change is providing more nuanced discretion to courts in restricting firearm possession during probation, moving away from a blanket prohibition for all misdemeanor and infraction offenses.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1301.html