The proposed bill seeks to establish a new section in chapter 54-06 of the North Dakota Century Code that explicitly prohibits any state or political subdivision from adopting or implementing policies, orders, or ordinances that limit or prohibit individual free speech. This includes restrictions related to hate crime ordinances. The bill emphasizes that such prohibitions cannot be overridden or altered by local city or county home rule charters or ordinances.

Furthermore, any policy, order, or ordinance that contravenes this new section would be deemed void. This legislation aims to reinforce the protection of free speech rights within the state, ensuring that individuals are not subject to limitations imposed by local governments.