Bill > HB1582

This bill directs the North Dakota Legislative Management to conduct a comprehensive study during the 2025-26 interim period focusing on Chapter 12.1-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, which covers laws related to false accusations or false reports of crimes. The study will require gathering input from both the state's attorneys' association and defense attorneys to provide a balanced perspective on the current legal framework. Upon completing the study, the Legislative Management will be required to prepare a report detailing their findings and recommendations, along with any proposed legislation needed to implement those recommendations. The final report will be presented to the 70th Legislative Assembly, providing an opportunity to potentially update or refine state laws concerning false crime reporting. This type of legislative study is a proactive approach to examining potential gaps or improvements in existing criminal reporting statutes.

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https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1582.html