ND SB2273

Creates a new crime of sexual extortion, making it illegal to coerce someone into sexual contact or production of explicit images through threats to person, property, reputation, or distribution of intimate images; classified as class A misdemeanor for threats and class B felony if victim is minor or vulnerable adult and coercion is successful.

Amends sexual offender registration requirements to include sexual extortion offenders (except those convicted solely on demand for money charges) in the definition of sexual offenders required to register.

Expands the definition of "sexually abused child" under child abuse and neglect law to include victims of sexual extortion and other sexual offenses enumerated in the criminal code.

Maintains existing registration periods: 15 years for most offenders, 25 years for moderate-risk offenders, and lifetime registration for high-risk offenders, repeat offenders, and those convicted of serious offenses against children under age twelve.