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ND HB1386

Bill

Status

Passed

4/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Josh Christy

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Origin

House of Representatives

69th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "minor" in child sexual exploitation laws to include AI-generated or computer-generated images that appear to depict individuals under 18 years of age

  • Adds "computer-generated image" as a new category of prohibited material, making possession a class C felony when the image includes sexual conduct by a minor

  • Elevates the offense to a class B felony if the offense involves 20 or more images, sadistic/masochistic content, sexual bestiality, prepubescent minors or children under 12, or prior sex offender registration

  • Exempts internet service providers, cloud computing providers, and telecommunications companies from liability for content provided by other users

  • Passed the House 92-2 and Senate 46-0 in the 69th Legislative Assembly (2025 session)

Legislative Description

A prohibition on possessing certain computer-generated images; and to provide a penalty.

Last Action

Filed with Secretary Of State 04/22

4/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/13/2025
Judiciary1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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