This bill amends and enacts several provisions in the North Dakota Century Code concerning public libraries, school districts, and state agencies, particularly focusing on the protection of minors from explicit sexual material. It introduces a new definition of "public library" and mandates that public libraries and school districts develop policies to ensure that explicit sexual material is not accessible to minors. The bill requires these entities to create safety policies and technology protection measures for digital resources offered to students, ensuring that such resources do not allow access to obscene content. Additionally, it establishes a compliance reporting requirement to the legislative management by specified deadlines.

The bill also outlines a review procedure by the local state's attorney for any alleged violations of the new regulations. If a violation is found, the state's attorney can defer prosecution and require corrective action within ten days, with potential penalties for non-compliance, including withholding of funds. The amendments include the removal of certain terms and the addition of new definitions and requirements aimed at enhancing the oversight of materials accessible to minors in public libraries and school districts.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 12.1-27.1-01, 12.1-27.1-03.1, 12.1-27.1-03.5, 12.1-27.1-11
Adopted by the Senate Judiciary Committee: 12.1-27.1-01, 12.1-27.1-03.1, 12.1-27.1-03.5, 12.1-27.1-11
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 12.1-27.1-01, 12.1-27.1-03.1, 12.1-27.1-03.5, 12.1-27.1-11
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Paulson: 12.1-27.1-01, 12.1-27.1-03.1, 12.1-27.1-03.5, 12.1-27.1-11
SECOND ENGROSSMENT: 12.1-27.1-01, 12.1-27.1-03.1, 12.1-27.1-03.5, 12.1-27.1-11
Enrollment: 12.1-27.1-01, 12.1-27.1-03.1, 12.1-27.1-03.5, 12.1-27.1-11