HB1561Introduced in the House
A commercial entity's liability for publishing or distributing sexual material harmful to a minor; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.
Introduced by Steve Swiontek, District 10
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 51-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a commercial entity's liability for publishing or distributing sexual material harmful to a minor; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.
Where it stands
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/11
April 14, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Second reading · April 1, 2025
46
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Brad Bekkedahl | 1 | Yes |
| Mark Enget | 2 | Yes |
| Bob Paulson | 3 | Yes |
| Chuck Walen | 4 | Yes |
| Randall Burckhard | 5 | Yes |
| Paul Thomas | 6 | Yes |
| Michelle Axtman | 7 | Yes |
| Jeffery Magrum | 8 | Yes |
| Richard Marcellais | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Braunberger | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, first reading, referred to Judiciary
Committee Hearing 10:00 (Judiciary)
Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 11 0 3
Second reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 0
Received from House
Introduced, first reading, referred to Industry and Business
Committee Hearing 02:30 (Industry and Business)
Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 5 0 0
Laid over one legislative day
Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0
Returned to House
Signed by President
Signed by Speaker
Sent to Governor
Signed by Governor 04/10
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/11
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