Bill > SB2307

This bill modifies North Dakota's obscenity laws to establish more stringent regulations for public libraries, school districts, and state agencies regarding explicit sexual material accessible to minors. The bill defines "public library" as a library supported by tax funds and introduces new requirements for libraries and school districts to review and manage their collections. Specifically, libraries and school districts must develop policies by January 2026 to review and relocate materials considered "explicit sexual material" to areas not easily accessible to minors. The bill requires these institutions to create procedures for evaluating and responding to material relocation requests and to submit compliance reports to the legislative management. Additionally, the bill mandates that digital and online library resources for students in kindergarten through 12th grade must have safety policies and technology protection measures that prevent access to obscene or sexually explicit content. If providers fail to comply, libraries and school districts can withhold payments. The bill also establishes a review process where individuals can request a state's attorney's opinion on potential violations, with potential penalties including fund withholding and prosecution for non-compliance. The legislation aims to protect minors from accessing sexually explicit materials in public libraries, school libraries, and digital resources.

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https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo2307.html