Bill > SF1119

This bill introduces comprehensive legislation to prohibit "nudification technology," which is defined as the process of altering or generating images or videos to realistically depict an individual's intimate body parts that were not originally present in the unaltered image. The bill makes it illegal for any person or entity owning websites, applications, software, or services to allow users to access, download, or use tools that create such nudified images, or to create such images on behalf of users. Individuals who are victims of unauthorized nudified images can bring civil actions against violators, seeking damages up to three times actual damages, punitive damages, attorney fees, and other court-determined relief. The Attorney General can enforce the law with potential civil penalties up to $500,000 for each violation. Notably, any collected civil penalties will be deposited into the general fund and then appropriated to the Office of Justice Programs to provide grants supporting services for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and other crimes. The law is set to become effective on August 1, 2025, and will apply to causes of action arising on or after that date, with jurisdiction applicable when either the plaintiff or defendant resides in Minnesota.

Business and Industry, Justice

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1119&ssn=0&y=2025