HB 1144: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 15.1-06-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to transgender student accommodations and restroom use in public schools; to provide a penalty; and to declare an emergency.
HB 1144 status: Introduced — Filed with Secretary Of State 05/02 (updated Jun 11, 2025).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialThis new law sets specific rules for which bathrooms and facilities transgender students can use in public schools. If schools do not follow these rules, they will face penalties. Because this is labeled an "emergency," the law goes into effect immediately.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Economy
Benefits
- No identified material economic effect.
Risks
- Potential legal expenses for school districts to defend non-compliance with federal guidance.
Society
Benefits
- Alignment with proponents' views on privacy and traditional facilities usage.
Risks
- Restricts access and accommodations for transgender students.
- Increased risk of social friction and exclusion within the school system.
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Significant risk of constitutional and civil rights litigation regarding student discrimination.
Analysis is limited to the provided abstract as full text was not reviewed.
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentFiled with Secretary Of State 05/02
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