North Dakota HouseHB 1361Jan 30, 2025

AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 12.1-41 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to mandatory minimum sentences for human trafficking offenders; and to provide a penalty.

Passed 70–23Crossed party lines

What it does: Relating to mandatory minimum sentences for human trafficking offenders; and to provide a penalty. (official summary)

Question before the chamber: Motion for Final Passage on HB 1361

The tally

Yes 68 · No 23 · Not voting 0 · Present 1

Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.

Votes by party
Party	Yes	No	Not voting / present
Democrats	0	11	0
Republicans	68	12	0 / 1

Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 12 members voted against their party’s majority.

“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.