This bill proposes the creation of a new section in chapter 51-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, which establishes liability for covered platforms that publish or distribute sexual material deemed harmful to minors. The bill defines a "covered platform" as any website that regularly creates, hosts, or makes available such content. It outlines specific definitions for terms like "distribute," "publish," and "minor," and mandates that these platforms implement reasonable age verification methods to ensure that individuals accessing the material are at least eighteen years old. Failure to comply with these requirements could result in liability for damages and a fine of $10,000 for each day the violation occurs.

Additionally, the bill allows for civil actions to be brought against covered platforms by parents or guardians of minors who were granted access to harmful material, as well as individuals whose identifying information is improperly retained. The attorney general is designated to enforce this section, and the bill includes provisions to protect bona fide news organizations and internet service providers from liability under certain circumstances. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the protection of minors from harmful sexual content online while establishing clear responsibilities and penalties for covered platforms.