MN HF3325

Expands the crime of sexual extortion to include intentionally and maliciously threatening to release, exhibit, or disseminate private images of another person to compel them to act or refrain from acting against their will, with intent to obtain additional private images or anything of value.

Creates a new crime of "aggravated sexual extortion" when the victim is a minor or vulnerable adult and the perpetrator is an adult, or when the victim suffers great bodily injury or death that is proximately caused by the extortion.

Establishes penalties ranging from up to 5 years imprisonment for first offense to up to 20 years for third or subsequent offenses; minors under 18 who violate the law are guilty of misdemeanor and subject to juvenile court jurisdiction with possible behavioral health counseling.

Requires school districts to include in student handbooks notices to students and parents about legal, social, behavioral, and mental health implications of disseminating private images, developed in consultation with the Department of Education, Department of Health, and Attorney General's office.

Requires the Commissioner of Education to report to legislative committees by February 1, 2025, on school policies to educate and notify students and parents about the dissemination of private images under this law.