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Introduced
01/23/2023
01/23/2023
In Committee
04/19/2023
04/19/2023
Crossed Over
02/17/2023
02/17/2023
Passed
04/24/2023
04/24/2023
Dead
Vetoed
04/26/2023
04/26/2023
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/28/2023
04/28/2023
Introduced Session
68th Legislative Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 12.1-27.1-01 and a new section to chapter 12.1-27.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of a public library and required safety policies and technology protection measures; to amend and reenact subsection 5 of section 12.1-27.1-01, sections 12.1-27.1-03.1, and 12.1-27.1-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to obscenity control; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.
AI Summary
This bill amends North Dakota's laws on obscenity control. It updates the definition of "obscene material" to refer to "reasonable adults" instead of "ordinary adults." It also creates a new definition of "public library" and adds public libraries and public school libraries to the list of places where displaying obscene material to minors is prohibited. The bill requires that digital or online library resources provided to students in grades K-12 have safety policies and technology protection measures to prevent access to obscene or explicit sexual material. It also imposes reporting and penalty requirements for non-compliance by providers of these resources. The bill exempts the state library from certain provisions.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education, Justice
Sponsors (6)
Todd Beard (R)*,
Keith Boehm (R)*,
David Hogue (R)*,
Bob Paulson (R)*,
Mike Wobbema (R)*,
Jim Kasper (R),
Last Action
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/28 (on 04/28/2023)
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