Became law, signed April 23, 2025, 100 days after it was filed.
2025 Regular Session, 2025–2026
House Bill 1351
Relating to sexually expressive images; and to provide a penalty.
What it does
The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.
AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 13 of section 12.1-27.1-01 and section 12.1-27.1-03.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to sexually expressive images; and to provide a penalty.
Sponsors
Who carried the bill in each chamber, and who signed on. Each name leads to the member's page.
In the House of Representatives
Sponsor
5 co-sponsors
Josh Christy, David A. Clemens, Cole Conley, Mitch Ostlie, Mary Schneider
Its course
January 13 to April 24, 2025, on one scale. In the top row each mark is a day something happened; taller marks are busier days.
Each committee stop sits inside its chamber.
Every action19 actions on 17 days
In the House of RepresentativesJan 13 to Feb 321 days
JudiciaryJan 13 to Jan 2916 days
In the SenateFeb 3 to Mar 3156 days
JudiciaryFeb 13 to Mar 2641 days
Back in the House of RepresentativesMar 31 to Apr 1616 days
Waiting to be sentApr 16 to Apr 182 days
With the GovernorApr 18 to Apr 235 days
Votes
Yeas to nays, as the Legislative Assembly recorded them. Committee votes are set in.
Judiciary11–0
Do pass as amended · Jan 29 · 3 present
House of Representatives, second reading93–0
Passed · Feb 3 · 1 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Alisa Mitskog, Andrew Marschall, Anna S. Novak, Austen Schauer, Austin Foss, Ben Koppelman, Bernie Satrom, Bert Anderson, Bill Tveit, Bob Martinson, Brandy L. Pyle, Carrie McLeod, Christina Wolff, Clayton Fegley, Collette Brown, Craig Headland, Cynthia Schreiber-Beck, Dan Ruby, Daniel Johnston, Daniel R. Vollmer, David Monson, David Richter, Dennis Nehring, Desiree Morton, Dick Anderson, Don Vigesaa, Donald W. Longmuir, Donna Henderson, Dori Hauck, Doug Osowski, Dwight Kiefert, Emily O'Brien, Eric J. Murphy, Glenn Bosch, Gregory Stemen, Gretchen Dobervich, Jared C. Hagert, Jared Hendrix, Jason Dockter, Jay Fisher, Jayme Davis, Jeff Hoverson, Jeremy Olson, Jim Grueneich, Jim Jonas, Jim Kasper, Jon O. Nelson, Jonathan Warrey, Jorin Johnson, Josh Christy, Karen A. Anderson, Karen Grindberg, Karen Karls, Karen M. Rohr, Karla Rose Hanson, Kathy Frelich, Keith Kempenich, Landon Bahl, LaurieBeth Hager, Lawrence R. Klemin, Lisa Finley-DeVille, Lisa Meier, Liz Conmy, Lori VanWinkle, Macy Bolinske, Mark Sanford, Mary Schneider, Matthew Heilman, Matthew Ruby, Mike Beltz, Mike Berg, Mike Brandenburg, Mike Lefor, Mike Motschenbacher, Mike Nathe, Mike Schatz, Mitch Ostlie, Nathan Toman, Nels Christianson, Nico Rios, Pat D. Heinert, Patrick R. Hatlestad, Robin Weisz, Roger A. Maki, Scott Louser, Scott Wagner, Steve Swiontek, Steve Vetter, SuAnn Olson, Todd Porter, Ty Dressler, Vicky Steiner, Zachary Ista
Not voting Dawson Holle
Judiciary7–0
Do pass as amended · Mar 26
Senate, second reading45–0
Passed · Mar 31 · 2 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Bob Paulson, Brad Bekkedahl, Chuck Walen, Claire Cory, Cole Conley, Dale Patten, David A. Clemens, David Hogue, Dean Rummel, Desiree van Oosting, Diane Larson, Dick Dever, Donald Schaible, Greg Kessel, Janne Myrdal, Jeff Barta, Jeffery J. Magrum, Jerry Klein, Jonathan Sickler, Jose L. Castaneda, Josh Boschee, Judy Lee, Justin Gerhardt, Kathy Hogan, Keith Boehm, Kent Weston, Kristin Roers, Kyle Davison, Larry Luick, Mark Enget, Mark F. Weber, Michael Dwyer, Michelle Axtman, Michelle Powers, Mike Wobbema, Paul J. Thomas, Randy A. Burckhard, Randy D. Lemm, Richard Marcellais, Robert Erbele, Ronald Sorvaag, Ryan Braunberger, Sean Cleary, Tim Mathern, Todd Beard
Not voting Scott Meyer, Terry M. Wanzek
House of Representatives, second reading93–1
Passed · Apr 14
Who voted how
Yea Alisa Mitskog, Andrew Marschall, Anna S. Novak, Austen Schauer, Austin Foss, Ben Koppelman, Bernie Satrom, Bert Anderson, Bill Tveit, Bob Martinson, Brandy L. Pyle, Carrie McLeod, Christina Wolff, Clayton Fegley, Collette Brown, Craig Headland, Cynthia Schreiber-Beck, Dan Ruby, Daniel Johnston, Daniel R. Vollmer, David Monson, David Richter, Dawson Holle, Dennis Nehring, Desiree Morton, Dick Anderson, Don Vigesaa, Donald W. Longmuir, Donna Henderson, Dori Hauck, Doug Osowski, Dwight Kiefert, Emily O'Brien, Eric J. Murphy, Glenn Bosch, Gregory Stemen, Gretchen Dobervich, Jared C. Hagert, Jared Hendrix, Jason Dockter, Jay Fisher, Jayme Davis, Jeff Hoverson, Jeremy Olson, Jim Grueneich, Jim Jonas, Jim Kasper, Jon O. Nelson, Jonathan Warrey, Jorin Johnson, Karen A. Anderson, Karen Grindberg, Karen Karls, Karen M. Rohr, Karla Rose Hanson, Kathy Frelich, Keith Kempenich, Landon Bahl, LaurieBeth Hager, Lawrence R. Klemin, Lisa Finley-DeVille, Lisa Meier, Liz Conmy, Lori VanWinkle, Macy Bolinske, Mark Sanford, Mary Schneider, Matthew Heilman, Matthew Ruby, Mike Beltz, Mike Berg, Mike Brandenburg, Mike Lefor, Mike Motschenbacher, Mike Nathe, Mike Schatz, Mitch Ostlie, Nathan Toman, Nels Christianson, Nico Rios, Pat D. Heinert, Patrick R. Hatlestad, Robin Weisz, Roger A. Maki, Scott Louser, Scott Wagner, Steve Swiontek, SuAnn Olson, TJ Brown, Todd Porter, Ty Dressler, Vicky Steiner, Zachary Ista
Nay Steve Vetter
Amendments
Each amendment offered, and what became of it.
House of Representatives committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Jan 30
Senate committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Mar 27
Text
Each version as the Legislative Assembly printed it.
l9n doesn't hold this bill's text yet.
What happened
In l9n's words, one line for each step. Every action as the Legislative Assembly published it is below.
In the House of Representatives Jan 13 – Feb 3
- Jan 13Introduced and sent to Judiciary
- Jan 20Heard in Judiciary
- Jan 29Judiciary recommended it as amended, 11 to 0
- Jan 30Amended as the committee recommended
- Feb 3Passed the House of Representatives, 93 to 0
In the Senate Feb 4 – Mar 31
- Feb 4Arrived in the Senate
- Feb 13Read a first time and sent to Judiciary
- Mar 18Heard in Judiciary
- Mar 26Judiciary recommended it as amended, 7 to 0
- Mar 27Amended as the committee recommended
- Mar 31Passed the Senate, 45 to 0
Back in the House of Representatives Apr 1 – Apr 16
- Apr 1Returned to the House of Representatives
- Apr 14The House of Representatives agreed to the other chamber's changes
- Passed the House of Representatives, 93 to 1
- Apr 16Signed in the Senate
To the Governor Apr 18 – Apr 24
- Apr 18Signed in the House of Representatives
- Sent to the Governor
- Apr 23Signed by the Governor
- Apr 24Filed with the Secretary of State
All 19 actions, as published
- Jan 13Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary CommitteeHouse of Representatives
- Jan 20Committee Hearing 10:00House of Representatives
- Jan 29Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 11 0 3House of Representatives
- Jan 30Amendment adopted, placed on calendarHouse of Representatives
- Feb 3Second reading, passed, yeas 93 nays 0House of Representatives
- Feb 4Received from HouseSenate
- Feb 13Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary CommitteeSenate
- Mar 18Committee Hearing 11:00Senate
- Mar 26Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 7 0 0Senate
- Mar 27Amendment adopted, placed on calendarSenate
- Mar 31Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 45 nays 0Senate
- Apr 1Returned to House (12)House of Representatives
- Apr 14ConcurredHouse of Representatives
- Apr 14Second reading, passed, yeas 93 nays 1House of Representatives
- Apr 16Signed by PresidentSenate
- Apr 18Signed by SpeakerHouse of Representatives
- Apr 18Sent to GovernorHouse of Representatives
- Apr 23Signed by Governor 04/21House of Representatives
- Apr 24Filed with Secretary Of State 04/22Both houses