Bill > HB1134

This bill amends North Dakota's harassment law to expand the definition of harassment by adding a new provision that makes it a crime to communicate, electronically publish, post, or disclose an individual's personal identifying information with the intent to frighten or harass them. The bill classifies this new form of harassment as a class A misdemeanor and maintains existing provisions about harassing communications, such as making anonymous or offensive phone calls, repeated unwanted communications, and spreading falsehoods that cause mental anguish. The law also clarifies that electronic communications can be considered to have occurred at either the point of origin or receipt, and includes provisions about intentionally misusing emergency communication systems like 911, with offenders potentially being liable for costs of unnecessary emergency responses. The amendment broadens legal protections against digital harassment by specifically addressing the unauthorized sharing of personal identifying information, which can be a form of intimidation or potential risk to an individual's safety.

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https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1134.html