25.3041.06000
Sixty-ninth
Legislative Assembly
of North Dakota
Introduced by
Senators Enget, Hogan, Hogue, Klein, Mathern
A concurrent resolution directing the Legislative Management to consider studying the
detrimental impacts of pornography.
WHEREAS, sexually explicit content is widely available and consumers often are unaware
of the risk posed by such material; and
WHEREAS, children may be exposed to pornography and early exposure may lead to low
self-esteem, body image disorders, unhealthy sexual expectations, and the association of
violence with sexual gratification; and
WHEREAS, the adult entertainment industry produces media that objectifies women and
children, and depicts rape and abuse, perpetuating the demand for sex trafficking, prostitution,
child pornography, and sexual abuse images; and
WHEREAS, pornography has been linked to detrimental effects and societal problems, and
it is of paramount importance that our leaders address this issue;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN:
That the Legislative Management consider studying the detrimental impacts of
pornography; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the study analyze the current efforts for education,
prevention, and research related to the consequences of pornography, examine potential policy
changes, and include input from the relevant state agencies and other stakeholders; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the Legislative Management report its findings and
recommendations, together with any legislation required to implement the recommendations, to
the Seventieth Legislative Assembly.
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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4017
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4017
with Conference Committee Amendments
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