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Yes: 213 • No: 15
North DakotaHB 12042025 Regular SessionHouse
AN ACT to amend and reenact section 16.1-10-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the publication of false information in political advertisements; and to provide a penalty.
Sponsored By: Mike Schatz (Republican)
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Bill Overview
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1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Publishing false political ads is a crime
The law makes it a crime to publish a political ad or news release with false or misleading facts if you know it is false or act with reckless disregard for whether it is true. This covers claims about a candidate’s public record and ads for or against any candidate, measure, amendment, or ballot issue. It applies in all media, including TV, radio, newspapers, signs, websites, electronic transmissions, and social media. Newspapers, TV or radio stations, and other commercial media are not liable under this section when they did not create the ad or release. A violation is a class A misdemeanor.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Mike Schatz
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Ty Dressler
Republican • House
Jay Fisher
Republican • House
Kathy Frelich
Republican • House
Lisa Meier
Republican • House
Nathan Toman
Republican • House
Larry Luick
Republican • Senate
Desiree van Oosting
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/2/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 77 nays 14
Yes: 77 • No: 14
Senate vote • 3/19/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 45 nays 1
Yes: 45 • No: 1
House vote • 2/4/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 0
Yes: 91 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/11
4/14/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/10
4/11/2025HouseSent to Governor
4/8/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
4/8/2025HouseSigned by President
4/4/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 77 nays 14
4/2/2025HouseConcurred
4/2/2025HouseReturned to House (12)
3/20/2025HouseSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 45 nays 1
3/19/2025SenateAmendment adopted
3/19/2025SenateAmendment proposed on floor
3/19/2025SenateLaid over one legislative day
3/18/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 5 0 1
3/14/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 10:15
3/13/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred State and Local Government Committee
2/13/2025SenateReceived from House
2/5/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 0
2/4/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
1/31/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 10 2 1
1/30/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 10:00
1/24/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Political Subdivisions Committee
1/10/2025House
Bill Text
Adopted by the House Political Subdivisions Committee
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with Senate Amendments
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Cleary
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