North Dakota legislation · 69th Legislative Assembly
North Dakota HB1386: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 12.1-27.2-01 and 12.1-27.2-04.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a prohibition on possessing certain computer-generated images; and to provide a penalty.
Status: Signed into law, April 24, 2025
Relating to a prohibition on possessing certain computer-generated images; and to provide a penalty.
What the bill says
An act to amend and reenact sections 12.1-27.2-01 and 12.1-27.2-04.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a prohibition on possessing certain computer-generated images; and to provide a penalty.
From the enrolled text, April 16, 2025:
AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 12.1-27.2-01 and 12.1-27.2-04.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a prohibition on possessing certain computer-generated images; and to provide a penalty. SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. Section 12.1-27.2-01 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows: 12.1-27.2-01. Definitions. As used in this chapter: 1. "Computer-generated image" means an image or visual representation created through the use of artificial intelligence or other computer program. 2. "Minor" means an individual under eighteen years of age or a computer-generated image used, created, adapted, altered, or modified to appear to depict an individual under eighteen years of age by face, likeness, or other distinguishing characteristics. 3. "Obscene sexual performance" means any performance which includes sexual conduct by a minor in any obscene material or obscene performance, as defined in section 12.1-27.1-01. 2.4. "Performance" means any play, motion picture, photograph, dance, or other visual representation, or any part of a performance. 3.5. "Promote" means to procure, manufacture, issue, sell, give, provide, lend, mail, deliver, transfer, transmit, ship, transport, publish, distribute, circulate, disseminate, present, exhibit, or advertise. 4.6. "Sexual conduct" means actual or b. Sodomy, as defined under section 12.1-27.1-01; c. Sexual bestiality; d. Masturbation; e. Sadomasochistic abuse, as defined under section 12.1-27.1-01; f. Lewd exhibition of the buttocks, breasts, or genitals; g. Nude or …
Sponsors
- Josh Christy (R, 27) · primary sponsor
- Landon Bahl (R, 17)
- Mike Berg (R, 8)
- Joshua Boschee (D, 44)
- Liz Conmy (D, 11)
- Karen Grindberg (R, 41)
- Jeff Hoverson (R, 3)
- Alisa Mitskog (D, 25)
- Janne Myrdal (R, 19)
- Jeremy Olson (R, 26)
- Jonathan Sickler (R, 17)
- Paul Thomas (R, 6)
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 92 nays 2
- : Concurred
- : Returned to House (12)
- : Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 46 nays 0
- : Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
Votes
- Final Passage (April 14, 2025): 92 yea, 2 nay, passed
- Final Passage (April 1, 2025): 46 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Final Passage (February 3, 2025): 91 yea, 2 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB1386?
- HB1386 is a bill in the North Dakota Legislature (69th Legislative Assembly): AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 12.1-27.2-01 and 12.1-27.2-04.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a prohibition on possessing certain computer-generated images; and to provide a penalty.
- What does HB1386 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend and reenact sections 12.1-27.2-01 and 12.1-27.2-04.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a prohibition on possessing certain computer-generated images; and to provide a penalty.
- What is the status of HB1386?
- Signed into law as of April 24, 2025. Latest action: Filed with Secretary Of State 04/22 (April 24, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB1386?
- Josh Christy (R, 27), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1386?
- On the North Dakota Legislature website: https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1386.html
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