HB 1229: AN ACT to create and enact a new subdivision to subsection 2 of section 39-06.1-06 and section 39-10-71.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to statutory fees for traffic offenses and a motor vehicle owner's responsibility regarding a driver who flees a peace officer; and to provide a penalty.
HB 1229 status: Introduced — Filed with Secretary Of State 05/02 (updated Jun 11, 2025).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThis law changes the cost of traffic tickets and clarifies whether car owners are responsible if someone else uses their car to run from the police. It also explains the punishments for these actions.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct sector effect identified.
Risks
- No direct sector effect identified.
Economy
Benefits
- Potential increase in state/municipal revenue from updated fee schedules.
Risks
- Potential financial burden on vehicle owners if held liable for driver offenses.
Society
Benefits
- Increases accountability for vehicle owners to prevent unauthorized use.
- Aims to enhance public safety by deterring fleeing from peace officers.
Risks
- Potential for unfair liability on owners who were not the driver.
- Increased legal complexity for owners involved in fleeing incidents.
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Potential due process concerns if the bill imposes strict liability on vehicle owners for actions committed by third-party drivers.
Analysis based solely on abstract; full text regarding strict liability vs. owner culpability is unavailable.
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Introduced
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