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. The language changes include replacing "A person" with "An individual" and modifying the structure of the offenses. Specifically, it clarifies that an individual is guilty of a class A misdemeanor if they knowingly provide false information that could interfere with an investigation or mislead law enforcement, or if they falsely report a crime of violence or emergency incident that did not occur. Additionally, the definition of "security official" is updated to refer to a public servant responsible for handling emergencies related to public safety.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new provision that requires an on-duty law enforcement officer, who has probable cause to suspect that an individual has provided a false report, to report this information to the state's attorney of the relevant county. This addition 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