SF1119

Senate File No. 1119 is a proposed law in Minnesota aimed at banning "nudification technology." This type of technology alters images or videos to either expose or appear to expose intimate body parts that were not visible in the original version. According to this bill, it would be illegal for anyone who owns or operates websites, apps, or other digital platforms to allow users to create, download, or distribute such altered images.

The bill also sets forth legal consequences for violations of this prohibition. Individuals who are harmed by such technology can sue for up to three times their actual damages, including compensation for mental anguish. This law would also enable them to seek punitive damages, obtain legal fees, and request any other relief deemed appropriate by a court.

Additionally, the bill empowers the Minnesota Attorney General to enforce these rules and to impose a minimum civil penalty of $500,000 per violation. This legislation is designed to protect individuals' privacy and to prevent the misuse of digital technology to create and distribute non-consensual explicit material.