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 has been updated to specify 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. Additionally, it clarifies that falsely reporting a crime of violence or an emergency incident when no such event occurred also constitutes a misdemeanor. The definition of "security official" has been refined to refer to public servants responsible for handling emergencies related to public safety.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new provision requiring on-duty law enforcement officers who have probable cause to believe that an individual has made a vexatious false report to report this information to the state's attorney in 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