The bill amends section 12.1-11-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, which addresses the issue of providing false information or reports to law enforcement officers or security officials. It redefines the language to specify that "a person" is now referred to as "an individual" and outlines the conditions under which an individual can be charged with a class A misdemeanor. Specifically, it criminalizes giving false information that interferes with an investigation or misleads law enforcement, as well as falsely reporting a crime of violence or emergency when the individual knows the incident did not occur. The definition of "security official" is also clarified to refer to public servants responsible for public safety emergencies.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision requiring on-duty law enforcement officers who suspect that an individual has provided a false report to report this information to the county's state's attorney. This aims to enhance accountability and ensure that false reports are addressed appropriately within the legal system.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 12.1-11-03
Adopted by the House Judiciary Committee: 12.1-11-03
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 12.1-11-03
Adopted by the Senate Judiciary Committee: 12.1-11-03
Enrollment: 12.1-11-03