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HB 1290

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 4 of section 53-06.1-01.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to state gaming commission rules on electronic pull tab games and deals at the end of a quarter.

69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) Introduced by Landon Bahl and 7 co-sponsors

HB 1290 bars the ND Gaming Commission from forcing electronic pull-tab games to close at quarter end, while allowing a required quarter-end report to be printed.

Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 6 nays 84
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Bill Summary · HB 1290

Summary — HB 1290 (North Dakota)

A bill to amend ND Century Code § 53‑06.1‑01.1(4) to limit State Gaming Commission rulemaking regarding electronic pull‑tab games and quarter‑end “deals.”

Main purpose and intent

HB 1290 prohibits the State Gaming Commission from adopting a rule that would require an electronic pull‑tab game or deal to be closed at the end of a quarter, while still allowing the Commission to require that a report be generated and printed at quarter‑end. The intent is to preserve operator and device flexibility (avoid forced game shutdowns) while allowing regulators to obtain quarter‑end information for oversight and accounting.

Key provision (text excerpt)

  • Adds the following restriction to subsection 4 of § 53‑06.1‑01.1:
    • “The commission may not adopt a rule requiring an electronic pull tab game or deal to be closed at the end of a quarter, but may adopt a rule requiring a report to be generated and printed at the end of a quarter.”

The bill otherwise leaves intact the Commission’s broad rulemaking authority in chapter 53‑06.1 (methods of conduct/play, recordkeeping/internal control standards, reporting/tax returns, equipment standards, etc.).

Who is affected

  • State Gaming Commission: limits one aspect of regulatory rulemaking.
  • Electronic pull‑tab operators and retailers: would not be required to interrupt/close electronic pull‑tab games at quarter close.
  • Manufacturers, distributors, and software vendors for electronic pull‑tab systems: may avoid mandatory design changes that would force quarter‑end closures; may need to support report generation/printing requirements.
  • Charitable organizations, licensees, and players: operational continuity may be preserved; accounting/reporting practices could remain subject to change only for reporting, not forced closures.

Potential impacts

  • Operational: prevents forced interruption of play at quarter boundaries, reducing customer disruption and potential revenue timing shifts.
  • Regulatory/oversight: regulators retain the ability to require printed quarter‑end reports, so audit and tax reporting needs can still be met without mandating game closure.
  • Technical: vendors may need to ensure reliable quarter‑end reporting/printing functionality but would not be required to implement forced shutdown logic.

Procedural/timeline notes

  • Introduced: November 13, 2024.
  • Sponsors (as filed in ND): Representatives Vetter, Bahl, Dockter, Grueneich, Headland, Heinert, Kasper; Senator Meyer.
  • Status (as provided): Second reading — failed to pass (vote recorded: yeas 6, nays 84).

Note: The bill text preserves all other regulatory powers expressly listed in § 53‑06.1‑01.1; its change is narrowly tailored to prevent a mandatory quarter‑end game closure requirement while permitting quarter‑end reporting rules.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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