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

HB 1593: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 51-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a covered platform's liability for publishing or distributing sexual material harmful to a minor; and to provide a penalty.

In committee Last action February 17, 2025: Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 36 nays 53

Plain-language summary

HB 1593 is a bill introduced in the North Dakota House on January 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 51-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a covered platform's liability for publishing or distributing sexual material harmful to a minor; and to provide a penalty. Primary sponsor: Jared Hendrix (Republican). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2025): Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 36 nays 53.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jared Hendrix (Republican). 11 co-sponsors.