Deepfakes, or videos, images or recordings manipulated by generative AI, have caused concerns about spreading misinformation. The bill would make the creation, possession and release of deepfake videos and images, without the consent of the person featured, a Class A misdemeanor.

BISMARCK — North Dakota lawmakers swiftly rejected a bill that sought to bring back a mandate requiring all retail stores statewide to close between midnight and noon on Sundays.

The House Industry, Business and Labor Committee recommended not passing a bill aiming to bring back the state’s “Blue Law.”