HB 1167 North Dakota House · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)

AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 16.1-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to artificial intelligence disclosure statements.

HB 1167 requires political campaigns, committees, and parties to prominently display "This content generated by artificial intelligence" in any political communication (including ads, social media, or digital content) created using AI tools. It applies to all AI-generated content - such as images, videos, or text - used for political purposes like supporting candidates or influencing ballot measures. The law defines "artificial intelligence" as systems creating digital content based on human objectives or data patterns, excluding simple rule-based programs. Signed into law by the Governor on April 10, 2025, this disclosure requirement directly affects political actors using AI in election-related communications.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Jan 7, 2025 Signed Apr 11, 2025
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FIRST ENGROSSMENT Enrollment · 3 edits
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This bill establishes a disclosure requirement for political content created using artificial intelligence that visually or audibly impersonates humans. The legislation mandates a clear disclaimer on such content while excluding simple text-based AI tools from this requirement. The text was formatted from draft markup into final enrolled legislation with signature blocks and certification details.
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The bill's scope remains focused on political AI content disclosure, with no substantive changes to applicability criteria or exemptions.
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Floor votes · Senate Mar 18, 2025 · House Apr 2, 2025

How they voted

460
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 47
Mar 18, 2025
D Democratic5
5 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican42
41 Yea 1
97% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
19
Key actions
11
Committee
4
Apr 14, 2025
Introduced
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/11
legislature
Apr 11, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor 04/10
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Second reading, passed, yeas 90 nays 0
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred
lower
Mar 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 46 nays 0
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
upper
Mar 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 0 0
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Hearing 09:45
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred State and Local Government Committee
upper
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Second reading, passed, yeas 93 nays 0
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
lower
Feb 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 9 0 5
lower
Jan 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Hearing 09:00
lower
Jan 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Government and Veterans Affairs Committee
lower
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors

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