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ND HB1386: 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 certai…

Enacted North Dakota · 2025 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

HB1386 · where it stands

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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.

In one paragraph

North Dakota HB 1386 (2025) covers AI-generated child sexual abuse material. N.D.C.C. 12.1-27.2-01 now defines a "computer-generated image" as one created through artificial intelligence or another computer program, and treats a computer-generated image made or altered to appear to depict someone under 18 as a minor. Knowingly possessing a motion picture, computer-generated image, photograph or other visual representation including sexual conduct by a minor is a class C felony, raised to a class B felony for 20 or more images, violent content, a very young victim or a prior offense.

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What it means for business

Possessing AI-generated sexual images of minors is a felony; hosting and cloud providers are exempt for content supplied by others.

Key provisions

  1. N.D.C.C. 12.1-27.2-01: "computer-generated image" means an image or visual representation created through the use of artificial intelligence or other computer program
  2. "Minor" includes a computer-generated image used, created, adapted, altered, or modified to appear to depict an individual under 18
  3. N.D.C.C. 12.1-27.2-04.1: knowingly possessing such material is a class C felony
  4. Class B felony for 20 or more images, sadistic or violent content, bestiality, a prepubescent minor or one under 12, or a prior registrable offense
  5. No liability for interactive computer services or telecommunication and cloud providers for content supplied by others

Latest legislative action

Apr 22, 2025. Signed by Governor 04/21; filed with Secretary of State 04/22

Topics and industries

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