North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · Bill

HB 1561: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 51-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a commercial entity's liability for publishing or distributing sexual material harmful to a minor; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.

Enacted Last action April 14, 2025: Filed with Secretary Of State 04/11

Plain-language summary

HB 1561 is a bill introduced in the North Dakota House on January 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 51-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a commercial entity's liability for publishing or distributing sexual material harmful to a minor; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application. Primary sponsor: Steve Swiontek (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2025): Filed with Secretary Of State 04/11.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Steve Swiontek (Republican). 10 co-sponsors.