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MN HF3858
Bill
Status
3/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kristin Bahner
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AI Summary
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Requires social media companies to give users the right to delete their personal data and obtain a portable copy of their data within five business days of a request
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Mandates social media platforms implement interoperability interfaces using open protocols, allowing users to share their "social graph" (content, connections, interactions, public profile) between platforms they designate
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Prohibits social media companies and third parties from collecting, using, or sharing personal data obtained through the interoperability interface without user consent, except for privacy/security protection
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Authorizes the Attorney General to adopt rules identifying compliant open protocols and to bring civil enforcement actions with penalties up to $2,500 per affected user
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Does not create a private right of action; all enforcement and recovered penalties are appropriated to the Attorney General's office to offset enforcement costs
Legislative Description
Minnesota Digital Choice Act established, civil penalties established, and administrative rulemaking authorized.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy
3/2/2026