HF 5157 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Nonconsensual creation, possession, and dissemination of nudification images prohibited.

This bill makes it a crime in Minnesota to intentionally create or share images that digitally alter a person to appear nude or engaging in a sexual act without their consent. It specifically targets realistic images generated from original photos or videos where the individual was not originally depicted in that state. The law applies to anyone who knows or should know the person did not agree to the image being made or shared, and it covers cases where the person can be identified from the image or accompanying information. Violations are classified as felonies punishable by up to five years in prison or a $10,000 fine, with harsher penalties of up to ten years or a $20,000 fine for aggravating factors like intent to profit, harassment, or operating a website dedicated to this activity.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 17, 2026 Last action May 17, 2026
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May 17, 2026
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