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ND HB1205
ND HB1205Prohibiting public libraries from maintaining explicit sexual material; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide for application.
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Introduced
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
In Committee
03/28/2023
03/28/2023
Crossed Over
02/17/2023
02/17/2023
Passed
04/24/2023
04/24/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/26/2023
04/26/2023
Introduced Session
68th Legislative Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 12.1-27.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prohibiting public libraries from maintaining explicit sexual material; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide for application.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new section in the North Dakota Century Code to prohibit public libraries from maintaining "explicit sexual material" in their children's collections. It defines "explicit sexual material" as any material that appeals to the prurient interest of minors, is patently offensive to prevailing standards in the adult community, and lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value for minors. The bill requires public libraries to develop policies and processes for reviewing their collections, removing or relocating explicit sexual material, and responding to requests from individuals regarding the removal or relocation of such material. Public libraries must also provide a compliance report to the legislative management by May 1, 2024, to ensure sufficient compliance with the new law. The bill applies to any children's book inventory maintained by a public library after March 31, 2024.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/26 (on 04/27/2023)
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