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MN SF4284
Bill
Status
3/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Judy Seeberger
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "identity" in identity theft law to include "voice or likeness" and adds "forged digital likeness" (deepfakes) as a protected category, covering digitally created or altered visual representations or audio recordings designed to deceive
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Grants the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension superintendent administrative subpoena power to obtain documents and records for financial crimes and fraud investigations, with confidentiality requirements prohibiting disclosure of the subpoena
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Requires the Department of Commerce to report insurance fraud crimes discovered through civil investigations to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
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Modifies statutes of limitation for multiple fraud-related offenses (including securities violations under 80A.75, real estate fraud under 508.80, and various theft offenses) so the limitation period does not begin until the victim or law enforcement becomes aware of the fraud, with a maximum 7-year cap
Legislative Description
Identity definition modification for purposes of identity theft crime
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
3/9/2026