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MN SF2240

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Erin Maye Quade

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Origin

Senate

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Prohibits owners or controllers of websites, applications, software, or programs from allowing users to access, download, or use nudification technology that alters images or videos to reveal intimate parts not in the original

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

  • 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 Attorney General under Minnesota's consumer protection statutes

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

Legislative Description

Nudification technology access prohibition

Last Action

Author stricken Mitchell

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Public Safety3/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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