This bill proposes the prohibition of nudification technology in Minnesota, specifically targeting the alteration of images or videos to reveal intimate parts of individuals. It introduces a new section, [325E.91] PROHIBITION ON NUDIFICATION TECHNOLOGY, which defines key terms such as "nudify" and "intimate part." The bill mandates that any person who owns or controls a website, application, software, or program must not allow users to access, download, or use their platform for nudification purposes.
Additionally, the bill outlines the legal recourse available to individuals harmed by violations of this prohibition. Affected individuals may pursue civil actions for compensatory and punitive damages, injunctive relief, and reasonable attorney fees. The attorney general is granted enforcement authority, and violators face significant civil penalties of no less than $500,000 for each instance of unlawful access or use. The provisions of this bill are set to take effect on August 1, 2025, applying to causes of action that accrue on or after that date.