North Dakota HB 1361 (2023)

Summary

Clarifies that artificial intelligence cannot qualify as a "person" for the purpose of North Dakota state law.

Amends "person" definition, excluding AI, animals, inanimate objects; declares emergency.

AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 8 of section 1-01-49 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of person; and to declare an emergency. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA: SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. Subsection 8 of section 1-01-49 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows:

1. "Person" means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. The term does not include environmental elements, artificial intelligence, an animal, or an inanimate object. SECTION 2. EMERGENCY. This Act is declared to be an emergency measure.