Bill > HB1296

This bill amends North Dakota's concealed firearm laws by making several clarifying changes to requirements for individuals carrying a concealed firearm. The bill modifies language to specify that an individual carrying a concealed firearm must have either a physical license or a digital image of their concealed carry license on an electronic device, and must provide this license to a law enforcement officer upon request. When stopped by law enforcement, the individual must inform the officer about their concealed firearm if directly asked about it. Additionally, the individual must carry a valid driver's license or non-driver identification card (either physically or digitally) and present it to law enforcement if requested. The bill establishes a standardized penalty for non-compliance, making violations a noncriminal offense punishable by a $20 fee. The primary changes appear to be linguistic, replacing broad terms like "every" with more specific language like "an individual," and providing more precise guidance about when and how individuals must disclose or present their concealed carry documentation during interactions with law enforcement.

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https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1296.html