North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · Bill
SB 2307: AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 12.1-27.1-01 and two new sections to chapter 12.1-27.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of a public library, required safety policies and technology protection measures, and the state's attorney's review of public libraries, school districts, and state agencies for compliance with statutes protecting minors from explicit sexual material; to amend and reenact subsection 5 of section 12.1-27.1-01, subsection 2 of section 12.1-27.1-03.1, and sections 12.1-27.1-03.5 and 12.1-27.1-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to obscenity control; to provide for a report to the legislative management; and to provide a penalty.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2307 is a bill introduced in the North Dakota Senate on January 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 12.1-27.1-01 and two new sections to chapter 12.1-27.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of a public library, required safety policies and technology protection measures, and the state's attorney's review of public libraries, school districts, and state agencies for compliance with statutes protecting minors from explicit sexual material; to amend and reenact subsection 5 of section 12.1-27.1-01, subsection 2 of section 12.1-27.1-03.1, and sections 12.1-27.1-03.5 and 12.1-27.1-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to obscenity control; to provide for a report to the legislative management; and to provide a penalty. Primary sponsor: Keith Boehm (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2025): Filed with Secretary Of State 04/29.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relating to the definition of a public library, required safety policies and technology protection measures, and the state's attorney's review of public libraries, school districts, and state agencies for compliance with statutes protecting minors from explicit sexual material; to amend and reenact subsection 5 of section 12.1‑27.1‑01, subsection 2 of section 12.1‑27.1‑03.1, and sections 12.1‑27.1‑03.5 and 12.1‑27.1‑11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to obscenity control; to provide for a report to the legislative management; and to provide a penalty.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Boehm | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 33 |
| Robert Erbele | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| David Hogue | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Vicky Steiner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Bill Tveit | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Kent Weston | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
“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 04/29
- Veto sustained, yeas 25 nays 20
- Consideration of Governor's veto
- Vetoed by Governor 04/22
- Sent to Governor
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Returned to Senate
- Motion to reconsider failed
- Second reading, passed, yeas 49 nays 45
- Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 22 1 0
- Rereferred to Appropriations
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