A prohibition on possessing certain computer-generated images;...
AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 12.1-27.2-01 and 12.1-27.2-04.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a prohibition on possessing certain computer-generated images; and to provide a penalty.
This bill aims to make it illegal to possess certain computer-generated images that depict minors engaged in explicit activities. It updates the North Dakota Century Code by strengthening the prohibition on such images and providing penalties for those who violate the law. The bill affects anyone in North Dakota who might possess these images, potentially including those who unknowingly have them.
The bill has completed its legislative journey and was signed by the Governor on April 21, 2025. It was introduced on January 13, 2025, and passed both the House and Senate with bipartisan support. Key steps included committee hearings, readings, and final votes in both chambers before being sent to the Governor for approval.
Recent actions include a Senate report recommending the bill pass with an amendment, which was adopted. The House concurred with the Senate's changes, and the bill was sent to the Governor for final approval. The Governor signed the bill into law on April 21, 2025, making it effective as of that date.