North Dakota
North Dakota has 12 tracked bills, 5 news records, and 0 public figures; leading categories are AI governance, AI in education, and AI use in criminal justice, the stage mix is 10 enacted and 2 committee, and facility matching found 1 matched data center with 400 MW of reported capacity, 42 matched power plants totaling 10,748 MW, 0 local policy areas and 0 local actions.
Legislation
- EnactedSB2018
The purpose of the North Dakota development fund, duties and talent strategy of the division of workforce development, the uncrewed aircraft systems program, the uncrewed aircraft systems program fund, the beyond visual line of sight uncrewed aircraft system program, and changing the name of the office of legal immigration to the global talent office; to authorize a Bank of North Dakota line of credit; to provide for a transfer; to provide an application; to provide an exemption; and to provide for a legislative management report.
The purpose of the North Dakota development fund, duties and talent strategy of the division of workforce development, the uncrewed aircraft systems program, the uncrewed aircraft systems program fund, the beyond visual line of sight uncrewed aircraft system program, and changing the name of the office of legal immigration to the global talent office; to authorize a Bank of North Dakota line of credit; to provide for a transfer; to provide an application; to provide an exemption; and to provide for a legislative management report. is tracked in North Dakota at the Enacted stage. It is classified under government use of AI, linked to job creation and economic development, and associated with Appropriations. The record date is 2025-05-17.
Updated May 17, 2025Source - EnactedRestrictiveSB2354
The use of personal electronic devices in schools providing prekindergarten, elementary, or secondary education.
The use of personal electronic devices in schools providing prekindergarten, elementary, or secondary education. is tracked in North Dakota at the Enacted stage. It is classified under AI in education, tagged with a restrictive policy posture, linked to ai in education and child safety, and associated with Michelle Axtman and Sean Cleary. The record date is 2025-05-02.
Updated May 2, 2025Source - EnactedSB2370
AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study regarding prescription drug transparency reporting under the federal drug discount program.
AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study regarding prescription drug transparency reporting under the federal drug discount program. is tracked in North Dakota at the Enacted stage. It is classified under AI governance and associated with Sean Cleary and Dick Dever. The record date is 2025-05-02.
Updated May 2, 2025Source - EnactedRestrictiveHB1160
The use of personal electronic devices during instructional time.
The use of personal electronic devices during instructional time. is tracked in North Dakota at the Enacted stage. It is classified under AI in education, tagged with a restrictive policy posture, linked to ai in education, and associated with Jim Jonas and Donald Longmuir. The record date is 2025-04-29.
Updated Apr 29, 2025Source - EnactedUnder reviewHB1579
AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study relating to the impact of large energy consumers on the state's electrical grid.
AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study relating to the impact of large energy consumers on the state's electrical grid. is tracked in North Dakota at the Enacted stage. It is classified under data-center energy policy, tagged with a review policy posture, linked to grid capacity and energy rates, and associated with Anna Novak and Patrick Heinert. The record date is 2025-04-29.
Updated Apr 29, 2025Source - EnactedRestrictiveHB1429
Harassment and stalking with a robot; and to provide a penalty.
Harassment and stalking with a robot; and to provide a penalty. is tracked in North Dakota at the Enacted stage. It is classified under AI use in criminal justice, tagged with a restrictive policy posture, linked to algorithmic transparency, and associated with Dawson Holle and Michael Brandenburg. The record date is 2025-04-23.
Updated Apr 23, 2025Source - EnactedHB1567
AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study relating to dental and oral health care status among Medicaid recipients and workforce support to improve access for low-income children, Native American children, and individuals with disabilities.
AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study relating to dental and oral health care status among Medicaid recipients and workforce support to improve access for low-income children, Native American children, and individuals with disabilities. is tracked in North Dakota at the Enacted stage. It is classified under AI governance and associated with Mary Schneider and Collette Brown. The record date is 2025-04-18.
Updated Apr 18, 2025Source - EnactedConcerningHB1167
Artificial intelligence disclosure statements.
Artificial intelligence disclosure statements. is tracked in North Dakota at the Enacted stage. It is classified under synthetic media, tagged with a concerning policy posture, linked to algorithmic transparency and deepfake regulation, and associated with Jonathan Warrey and Landon Bahl. The record date is 2025-04-11.
Updated Apr 11, 2025Source - EnactedSB2278
AN ACT to provide a legislative management study relating to the retention of library materials.
AN ACT to provide a legislative management study relating to the retention of library materials. is tracked in North Dakota at the Enacted stage. It is classified under AI governance and associated with Keith Boehm and Jose Castaneda. The record date is 2025-03-31.
Updated Mar 31, 2025Source - EnactedHB1068
Autopsy reports, working papers, funeral practice exceptions, and photographs.
Autopsy reports, working papers, funeral practice exceptions, and photographs. is tracked in North Dakota at the Enacted stage. It is classified under AI governance and associated with Human Services. The record date is 2025-03-18.
Updated Mar 18, 2025Source - In committeeFavorableHB1265
The state information technology research center, advanced technology review committee, compute credits grant program, and advanced technology grant fund.
The state information technology research center, advanced technology review committee, compute credits grant program, and advanced technology grant fund. is tracked in North Dakota at the Committee stage. It is classified under AI governance, tagged with a favorable policy posture, linked to algorithmic transparency, ai safety, and economic development, and associated with Josh Christy and Austin Foss. The record date is 2025-02-25.
Updated Feb 25, 2025Source - In committeeConcerningHB1427
Authorization for the public service commission to regulate the siting compatibility for data centers; and to provide a penalty.
Authorization for the public service commission to regulate the siting compatibility for data centers; and to provide a penalty. is tracked in North Dakota at the Committee stage. It is classified under data-center siting, tagged with a concerning policy posture, linked to local zoning, local control, and environmental review, and associated with Anna Novak and Dick Anderson. The record date is 2025-01-13.
Updated Jan 13, 2025Source
Recent news
Applied Digital Invests in North Dakota Power Upgrades
North Dakota Monitor · Mar 23, 2026
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KX News (KXNET) · Mar 13, 2026
Mercer County Imposes One-Year Data Center Moratorium
InForum / Stanton Today · Mar 4, 2026
Morton County Completes Statewide Data Center Model Ordinance
Morton County, North Dakota (official) · Feb 25, 2026
North Dakota Legislature Closes Until 2027 Biennial Session
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