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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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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 covered platform's liability for publishing or distributing sexual material harmful to a minor; and to provide a penalty.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Hendrix | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Karen Anderson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Keith Boehm | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 33 |
| Macy Bolinske | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Jose Castaneda | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 40 |
| David Clemens | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Kathy Frelich | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Carrie McLeod | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Bob Paulson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Matt Ruby | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Vicky Steiner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Lori VanWinkle | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 36 nays 53
- Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
- Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 11 3 0
- Committee Hearing 09:00
- Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee