North Dakota is on the verge of strengthening its harassment laws. House lawmakers approved House Bill 1134, targeting online harassment, particularly focusing on the act of doxxing—sharing someone’s personal information without consent. If enacted, this would make such actions punishable as a Class A misdemeanor, which could include jail time.
The bill passed overwhelmingly, but a 90-2 margin. Full details can be found below.
HB 1134
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 12.1-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the dissemination of personally identifying information; to provide a penalty; and to declare an emergency.
House Sponsors: Heilman (R, District 7), Henderson (R, District 15), Hoverson (R, District 3), D. Johnston (R, District 24), S. Olson (R, District 8), VanWinkle (R, District 3), Wolff (R, District 38),
Senate Sponsors: Cory (R, District 42), Paulson (R, District 3),
