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HB 1137

AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 6 of section 39-01-15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the display of mobility-impaired parking permits; and to provide a penalty.

69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) Introduced by Glenn Bosch and 3 co-sponsors

Requires mobility-impaired permits to be clearly displayed (hang from rearview mirror or on dashboard) when using accessible spaces; imposes $5 fee for noncompliance.

Filed with Secretary Of State 03/18
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Bill Summary · HB 1137

HB 1137 — North Dakota (2025)

Title: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 6 of section 39-01-15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the display of mobility‑impaired parking permits; and to provide a penalty.

Main purpose

Clarify how mobility‑impaired parking permits (certificates) must be displayed in vehicles occupying spaces reserved for the mobility impaired and authorize a monetary fee for failing to display the permit as required.

Key provisions

  • Amends ND Century Code § 39‑01‑15(6).
  • Requires that a mobility‑impaired parking certificate:
    • Be hung from the rearview mirror or placed on the dashboard whenever the vehicle is occupying a space reserved for the mobility impaired and is being used by a mobility‑impaired individual or by someone transporting that individual; and
    • Not have any part of the certificate obscured.
  • Provides that a fee of five dollars ($5.00) may be imposed for a violation of this subsection.

Who is affected

  • Holders of mobility‑impaired parking permits and any drivers transporting mobility‑impaired individuals who use designated accessible parking spaces.
  • Law enforcement officers and parking enforcement personnel responsible for monitoring and enforcing accessible parking rules.
  • Local agencies or courts that collect the $5 fee when imposed.

Enforcement and penalty

  • The bill authorizes a $5 fee for failure to properly display the certificate (location or obscuration). The statutory language refers to a fee rather than a criminal fine; implementation and collection procedures will follow existing state/local enforcement practice for parking‑related violations.

Procedural / timeline highlights

  • Introduced: November 12, 2024.
  • Read first time / Referred to Public Education: March 7, 2025 (per legislative actions).
  • Passed House and Senate (recorded votes in enrollment: House 90–0; Senate 45–0).
  • Enrolled and ordered transmitted to Governor: January 30, 2025 (Enrollment records note Act No. 11).
  • Filed with Secretary of State: March 18, 2025 (status provided).
  • (No separate effective date is specified in the amendment text provided; users should consult the final enrolled act or Secretary of State filing for effective date provisions.)

Practical impact

  • Clarifies display requirements to improve visibility of permits for enforcement and reduce misuse of accessible parking.
  • Establishes a modest monetary consequence ($5) for noncompliance; administrative impact and revenue are expected to be minimal.
  • Affects both permit holders and drivers transporting mobility‑impaired persons by formalizing where and how the certificate must be presented.

Sponsors / authors

  • House: Representatives Toman, Bosch, Nathe (sponsors)
  • Senate sponsor: Senator Larson

For the final enacted text, effective date, and implementation details (e.g., which agency collects the fee), consult the enrolled act as filed with the Secretary of State or the official North Dakota Century Code updates.

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

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