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passed · North Dakota · House Feb 17, 2025

HB 1593: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 51-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a covered platform's liability for publishing or distributing sexual material harmful to a minor; and to provide a penalty.

HB 1593 would require websites and online platforms (excluding news organizations) to verify users are 18+ before accessing sexual material deemed harmful to minors. It defines such material as content appealing to prurient interests, depicting sexual acts, or lacking literary/artistic value for minors, and mandates "reasonable age verification" methods like ID checks. Platforms failing this verification could face civil lawsuits from parents or individuals whose data was improperly retained, seeking damages, injunctions, or attorney fees. The bill explicitly excludes news-gathering organizations and internet service providers from liability for merely hosting content they don’t create. The bill failed to pass in the North Dakota legislature on February 17, 2025.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires age verification for platforms handling harmful content, regulating tech companies for minor protection per consumer safety indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Online Safety Social Media

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signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 24, 2025

SB 2167: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 29-26 and a new section to chapter 54-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the cost of digital forensic examinations and the establishment of an internet crime investigation fund; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to provide a penalty.

Relating to the cost of digital forensic examinations and the establishment of an internet crime investigation fund; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to provide a penalty.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes internet crime investigation fund via continuing appropriation, directly funding a public safety program through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds internet crime investigations through a new appropriation, directly supporting law enforcement capabilities in digital forensics and criminal investigations.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes internet crime investigation fund and digital forensic examination costs, directly funding cybersecurity efforts to combat online crime.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

failed · North Dakota · Senate Jan 24, 2025

SB 2178: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 16.1-02-12, 16.1-02-15, 16.1-03-21, and 16.1-07-05, subsection 1 of section 16.1-07-06, sections 16.1-11-10, 16.1-11-12, 16.1-11-21, 16.1-11-22, 16.1-11-24, 16.1-11-26, 16.1-11-29, and 16.1-11-30, subsection 2 of section 16.1-11-39, and sections 16.1-11-40, 16.1-11.1-02, and 16.1-12-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to data stored in the central voter file and primary election ballots.

SB 2178 amends North Dakota's election laws to update how voter data is stored and accessed. It specifies that the central voter file must include personal details like name, address, voting history, and driver's license numbers, while restricting access to certain data fields for political candidates and parties. The bill clarifies that only designated voter information (such as address and election preferences) can be used for election-related purposes, and "secured active" voter records remain private. It also standardizes absentee ballot application requirements for primary elections. The bill focuses on administrative clarity for voter file management.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts access to sensitive voter data (e.g., driver's license numbers) and limits use of personal details, directly protecting data privacy per topic description.85% confidence

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vetoed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 29, 2025

SB 2307: AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 12.1-27.1-01 and two new sections to chapter 12.1-27.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of a public library, required safety policies and technology protection measures, and the state's attorney's review of public libraries, school districts, and state agencies for compliance with statutes protecting minors from explicit sexual material; to amend and reenact subsection 5 of section 12.1-27.1-01, subsection 2 of section 12.1-27.1-03.1, and sections 12.1-27.1-03.5 and 12.1-27.1-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to obscenity control; to provide for a report to the legislative management; and to provide a penalty.

Relating to the definition of a public library, required safety policies and technology protection measures, and the state's attorney's review of public libraries, school districts, and state agencies for compliance with statutes protecting minors from explicit sexual material; to amend and reenact subsection 5 of section 12.1‑27.1‑01, subsection 2 of section 12.1‑27.1‑03.1, and sections 12.1‑27.1‑03.5 and 12.1‑27.1‑11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to obscenity control; to provide for a report to the legislative management; and to provide a penalty.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill mandates school districts implement tech protections to restrict minors' access to explicit sexual material, directly restricting curriculum content per 'restricts curriculum' indicator.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyMandates technology protection measures restricting minors' internet access to explicit material in libraries/schools, aligning with obscenity control statutes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries

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signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SB 2088: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 4 of section 26.1-02.2-01, sections 26.1-02.2-05 and 26.1-02.2-07, and subsection 1 of section 26.1-02.2-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to data security requirements for insurance producers; and to repeal section 26.1-02.2-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to implementation dates for certain data security requirements for insurance producers.

Relating to data security requirements for insurance producers; and to repeal section 26.1‑02.2‑11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to implementation dates for certain data security requirements for insurance producers.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAmends data security requirements for insurance producers, strengthening consumer data privacy and cybersecurity protections per bill's focus on security standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

failed · North Dakota · House Jan 31, 2025

HB 1184: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15-01, a new section to chapter 21-10, and a new section to chapter 54-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to digital asset and precious metal investments.

HB 1184 would allow North Dakota's Board of University and School Lands, State Investment Board, and State Treasurer to invest up to 10% of their managed funds in specific digital assets (like stablecoins or cryptocurrencies with a $500 billion+ average market cap) or precious metals (gold, platinum, or silver). The bill requires all digital asset investments to be held securely through approved custodians or exchange-traded products, with strict rules for staking or lending digital assets to avoid increasing state financial risk. It defines key terms like "stablecoin" (dollar-backed digital currency) and "secure custody solution" (requiring multi-location hardware storage and regular security audits). The policy directly affects how state investment entities manage public funds, but the bill failed to pass in January 2025 after committee review.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAllows state investment in digital assets (cryptocurrencies/stablecoins), advancing adoption and funding in technology sector per bill's explicit provisions.95% confidence

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failed · North Dakota · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 1037: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the agriculture commissioner, the attorney general, the department of career and technical education, the department of health and human services, and the department of transportation to increase the use of uncrewed aircraft systems, autonomous vehicles, or other autonomous technologies in the state; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide for a legislative management report.

HB 1037 allocates $750,000 to each of five state departments (agriculture commissioner, attorney general, transportation department, health and human services, and career and technical education) for grants to support autonomous technology use. It provides funding for agriculture businesses to inspect property with drones, law enforcement for missing persons searches and crime scenes, and transportation entities to monitor highways using uncrewed aircraft systems. Recipients must match state funds at a 1:4 ratio and report grant usage to the legislature. The funds are one-time, covering the 2025-2027 biennium, with each department required to submit reports detailing grant recipients and expenditures.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $3.75M total to five state departments for autonomous tech grants, increasing public sector funding per bill's explicit appropriation language.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAllocates $750k to five departments for autonomous tech grants, advancing drone/autonomous vehicle use in agriculture, law enforcement, and transportation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $750k to Department of Transportation for highway monitoring via autonomous tech, directly funding transportation infrastructure innovation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Emerging Technology

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signed · North Dakota · House Mar 25, 2025

HB 1134: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 12.1-17-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to harassment of another.

HB 1134 prohibits the intentional online sharing of personally identifying information (like addresses, Social Security numbers, or phone numbers) to intimidate, harass, or frighten someone or their household or immediate family members. It defines "dissemination" as posting such information online or in public forums, and makes violations a class A misdemeanor, with harsher penalties (up to a class A felony) if the act causes bodily injury, serious harm, or death. The law applies to all electronic communications originating in or accessible within North Dakota and directly affects individuals targeted by such online harassment. Penalties increase based on the severity of harm caused, aiming to protect victims from digital intimidation campaigns.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits online sharing of PII for harassment, strengthening data privacy protections against misuse of personal information.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Online Safety

passed · North Dakota · House Apr 8, 2025

HB 1265: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15-11 and a new chapter to title 54 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the state information technology research center, advanced technology review committee, compute credits grant program, and advanced technology grant fund.

Relating to the state information technology research center, advanced technology review committee, compute credits grant program, and advanced technology grant fund.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates state IT research center, advanced tech committee, and grant programs/funds to advance technology infrastructure and innovation.95% confidence

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signed · North Dakota · Senate Jun 11, 2025

SB 2256: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a research technology park grant program; to provide an appropriation; and to provide for a report.

SB 2256 creates a new grant program in North Dakota for research technology parks, providing state funding to support these facilities. It directly affects eligible entities like universities, research institutions, or private developers seeking to establish or expand technology-focused park projects within the state. The bill authorizes a specific appropriation (funding allocation) for these grants and requires grantees to submit a report on program outcomes. This legislation establishes a formal mechanism for state financial support of research infrastructure development.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state-funded grant program for research parks, directly allocating state appropriations per bill's appropriation authorization and funding language.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates state-funded grant program for research technology parks, directly advancing tech infrastructure development through financial support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations