North Dakota legislation · 69th Legislative Assembly
North Dakota HB1351: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 13 of section 12.1-27.1-01 and section 12.1-27.1-03.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to sexually expressive images; and to provide a penalty.
Status: Signed into law, April 24, 2025
Relating to sexually expressive images; and to provide a penalty.
What the bill says
An act to amend and reenact subsection 13 of section 12.1-27.1-01 and section 12.1-27.1-03.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to sexually expressive images; and to provide a penalty.
From the enrolled text, April 16, 2025:
AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 13 of section 12.1-27.1-01 and section 12.1-27.1-03.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to sexually expressive images; and to provide a penalty. SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. Subsection 13 of section 12.1-27.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows: 13. As used in this chapter, "sexually expressive image" means a real, altered, or computergenerated photograph or visual representation that exhibits a nude or partially denuded human figure, as defined in section 12.1-27.1-03.1, or sexual conduct. SECTION 2. AMENDMENT. Section 12.1-27.1-03.3 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows: 12.1-27.1-03.3. Creation, possession, or dissemination of sexually expressive images prohibited - Exception - Civil action. 1. A person is guilty of a class A misdemeanor if, knowing of its character and content, that person: a. Without written consent from each individual who has a reasonable expectation of privacy in the image, surreptitiously creates or willfully possesses a sexually expressive image that was surreptitiously created; or b. Distributes or publishes, electronically or otherwise, a sexually expressive image with the intent to cause emotional harm or humiliation to any individual depicted in the sexually expressive image who has a reasonable expectation of privacy in the image, or after being given notice by an individual or parent or guardian of …
Sponsors
- Bernie Satrom (R, 12) · primary sponsor
- Josh Christy (R, 27)
- David Clemens (R, 16)
- Cole Conley (R, 12)
- Mitchell Ostlie (R, 12)
- Mary Schneider (D, 21)
Latest actions
- : Filed with Secretary Of State 04/22
- : Signed by Governor 04/21
- : Sent to Governor
- : Signed by Speaker
- : Signed by President
- : Second reading, passed, yeas 93 nays 1
- : Concurred
- : Returned to House (12)
- : Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 45 nays 0
- : Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
Votes
- Final Passage (April 14, 2025): 93 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Final Passage (March 31, 2025): 45 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Final Passage (February 3, 2025): 93 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB1351?
- HB1351 is a bill in the North Dakota Legislature (69th Legislative Assembly): AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 13 of section 12.1-27.1-01 and section 12.1-27.1-03.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to sexually expressive images; and to provide a penalty.
- What does HB1351 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend and reenact subsection 13 of section 12.1-27.1-01 and section 12.1-27.1-03.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to sexually expressive images; and to provide a penalty.
- What is the status of HB1351?
- Signed into law as of April 24, 2025. Latest action: Filed with Secretary Of State 04/22 (April 24, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB1351?
- Bernie Satrom (R, 12), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1351?
- On the North Dakota Legislature website: https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1351.html
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