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MN SF1783

MN SF1783
Nudification technology access prohibition provision


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Introduced
02/24/2025
In Committee
02/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to commerce; prohibiting access to nudification technology; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325E.

AI Summary

This bill introduces a comprehensive prohibition on "nudification technology" in Minnesota, defining nudification as the process of digitally altering images or videos to reveal intimate body parts not originally present, or creating such realistic alterations that a reasonable person would believe an identifiable individual's intimate parts are exposed. The legislation requires owners of websites, applications, software, or programs to prevent users from accessing or using tools that can nudify images or videos. If someone is harmed by a violation of this law, they may pursue a civil action seeking compensatory damages (up to three times actual damages), punitive damages, injunctive relief, attorney fees, and other court-determined equitable relief. The attorney general is empowered to enforce the provision, with potential civil penalties of at least $500,000 for each unlawful access or use of nudification technology. The law will become effective on August 1, 2025, and will apply to causes of action arising on or after that date, targeting the growing concern of non-consensual explicit digital image manipulation that can cause significant personal harm and distress.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Author added Hawj (on 02/27/2025)

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