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MN HF1895

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kelly Moller

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Prohibits owners or controllers of websites, applications, software, or programs from allowing users to access, download, or use technology that "nudifies" images or videos by digitally altering them to reveal intimate parts not in the original

  • Defines "nudify" as altering images/videos to reveal intimate parts not originally depicted, or creating depictions so realistic a reasonable person would believe they show intimate parts of an identifiable individual

  • Allows injured individuals to sue for compensatory damages up to three times actual damages (including mental anguish), punitive damages, injunctive relief, and attorney fees

  • Imposes civil penalties of at least $500,000 per violation, enforceable by the Minnesota Attorney General under section 8.31

  • Effective August 1, 2025, applying to causes of action accruing on or after that date

Legislative Description

Nudification technology access prohibited.

Last Action

Author added Curran

3/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Commerce Finance & Policy3/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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