This bill aims to enhance public safety by prohibiting the creation, possession, sale, and dissemination of artificial intelligence-generated child sexual abuse material and child-like sex dolls. It amends existing Minnesota statutes to include new definitions and penalties related to these offenses. Specifically, it introduces provisions that classify the possession of child-like sex dolls and the creation of such dolls as felonies, with varying penalties based on prior convictions and the age of the depicted minor. The bill also establishes a conditional release term for offenders, mandating a five to fifteen-year conditional release period depending on prior offenses.

Additionally, the bill amends the definition of "pornographic work" to include materials generated by artificial intelligence that depict individuals indistinguishable from actual minors engaging in sexual conduct. It also outlines the responsibilities of individuals and businesses regarding the use of minors in the modeling for child-like sex dolls, emphasizing that consent from minors or their guardians is not a valid defense against violations of this law. Overall, the legislation seeks to strengthen protections against child exploitation and ensure stricter penalties for offenders.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 243.166, 609.2325, 253B.185, 526.10, 617.246