Bill
HB 1326
A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 12.1-05-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to self-defense and the unlawful possession of a firearm; and to provide a penalty.
69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)
Introduced by Mike Dwyer and 8 co-sponsors
ND HB 1326 tightens self-defense by barring the claim when the actor unlawfully possessed or used a firearm during the incident (also for provocation/initial aggression).
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 6 nays 40