HF1895

The bill H.F. No. 1895 aims to prohibit access to nudification technology in the state of Minnesota. Nudification technology refers to altering an image or video to realistically depict an intimate body part of an identifiable individual that was not in the original content.

Key Provisions:

1. Definitions (Subdivision 1)

   • Defines “nudify” as altering an image or video to add intimate visual content in a realistic manner.
   • “Intimate part” refers to the definition provided in another Minnesota statute.

2. Prohibition (Subdivision 2)

   • Websites, apps, software, or programs must not allow users to access, download, or use nudification technologies.

3. Civil Action & Damages (Subdivision 3)

   • Individuals harmed by violations of this law can sue for:
     
     • Compensatory damages, including mental anguish, up to three times actual damages.
       
     • Punitive damages.
       
     • Injunctive relief (court orders stopping the activity).
       
     • Attorney’s fees and court costs.
       
     • Any other relief deemed appropriate by the court.

4. Penalties (Subdivision 4)

   • The Attorney General can enforce this law.
     
   • Violators face a civil penalty of at least $500,000 per unlawful instance of access, download, or use.

Purpose of the Bill:

The bill seeks to curtail the misuse of AI and digital technology to create non-consensual explicit images, protect individuals from harm, and provide strong legal and financial consequences for violations.