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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Swiontek | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Michelle Axtman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Glenn Bosch | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Jay Fisher | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Kathy Hogan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Karen Karls | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Judy Lee | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Janne Myrdal | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Jon Nelson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Anna Novak | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Brandy L. Pyle | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Filed with Secretary Of State 04/11
- Signed by Governor 04/10
- Sent to Governor
- Signed by Speaker
- Signed by President
- Returned to House
- Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0
- Laid over one legislative day
- Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 5 0 0
- Committee Hearing 02:30
- Introduced, first reading, referred Industry and Business Committee
- Received from House
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