Bill > HF1895

This bill prohibits "nudification technology," which is defined as digitally altering images or videos to reveal a person's intimate parts without their consent, or creating such realistic depictions that a reasonable person would believe an identifiable individual's intimate parts are exposed. The legislation requires owners and operators of websites, applications, software, or programs to prevent users from accessing or using tools that can create such altered images. If someone is harmed by a violation of this law, they can file a civil action seeking damages, including compensation for mental anguish up to three times the actual damages, punitive damages, injunctive relief, attorney fees, and other court-determined equitable relief. The attorney general can enforce the law, and violators are subject to a civil penalty of at least $500,000 for each unlawful access or use of nudification technology. The bill will become effective on August 1, 2025, and will apply to causes of action arising on or after that date.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1895&ssn=0&y=2025