North Dakota HB 1628 — AN ACT to create and enact a new subdivision to subsection 2 of section 12-60-24, subdivision lll of subsection 3 of section 19-03.1-05, and chapter 51-38 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to criminal history record checks, the scheduling of kratom alkaloid derivatives as a schedule I controlled substance, and the regulation of kratom products; to amend and reenact sections 12.1-31-03 and 19-03.1-22.3, and subsection 7 of section 19-03.1-23 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to penalties for the use and possession of kratom alkaloid derivatives and the sale of kratom to individuals under twenty-one years of age; to provide a penalty; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an effective date.

North Dakota, 69. HB 1628: AN ACT to create and enact a new subdivision to subsection 2 of section 12-60-24, subdivision lll of subsection 3 of section 19-03.1-05, and chapter 51-3

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Latest action

September 15, 2026 — Filed with Secretary Of State 09/04

Summary

Relating to criminal history record checks, the scheduling of kratom alkaloid derivatives as a schedule I controlled substance, and the regulation of kratom products; to amend and reenact sections 12.1‑31‑03 and 19‑03.1‑22.3, and subsection 7 of section 19‑03.1‑23 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to penalties for the use and possession of kratom alkaloid derivatives and the sale of kratom to individuals under twenty‑one years of age; to provide a penalty; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an effective date.

Sponsors

• Pat D. Heinert — primary sponsor

Bill text

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Recorded votes

Legislative history

1. September 15, 2026Filed with Secretary Of State 09/04
2. September 4, 2026Signed by Governor 09/04
3. September 4, 2026Sent to Governor
4. September 4, 2026Signed by Speaker
5. September 4, 2026Signed by President
6. September 4, 2026Returned to House (12)
7. September 4, 2026Second reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 2
8. September 4, 2026Concurred
9. September 4, 2026Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 46 nays 0
10. September 4, 2026Amendment adopted
11. September 4, 2026Amendment proposed on floor
12. September 3, 2026Reported back amended, do pass, engrossment placed on calendar 7 1 0
13. September 3, 2026Introduced, first reading, referred Joint Policy Committee
14. September 3, 2026Received from House
15. September 3, 2026Second reading, passed, yeas 86 nays 6
16. September 3, 2026Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
17. September 2, 2026Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 8 1 1
18. September 2, 2026Committee Hearing 10:30
19. September 2, 2026Introduced, first reading, referred Joint Policy Committee

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