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ND HB1140
Bill
Status
4/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Bernie Satrom
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AI Summary
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Creates a new crime of "sexual reproductive imposition" under North Dakota Century Code chapter 12.1-20, prohibiting health care providers from intentionally inserting reproductive material into a recipient without consent.
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Defines key terms including donor (individual providing reproductive material), recipient (individual receiving reproductive material), and reproductive material (human egg, pre-embryo, or sperm).
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Classifies violation of the prohibition as a class C felony.
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Extends the statute of limitations for prosecution until the violation is discovered and reported to law enforcement authorities, notwithstanding the standard limitations period under section 29-04-02.
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Passed with overwhelming bipartisan support: House vote 93-0 (1 absent), Senate vote 47-0.
Legislative Description
Sexual reproductive imposition; and to provide a penalty.
Last Action
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/05
4/7/2023