Identity definition modification for purposes of identity theft crime
This bill updates Minnesota's laws related to identity theft and financial crimes by expanding how identity is legally defined and strengthening investigative powers. It adds digital likenesses and voice recordings to the definition of identity, allowing prosecutors to charge crimes involving deepfakes or synthetic media that could deceive people. The legislation also grants the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension broader authority to issue administrative subpoenas for financial crime investigations and extends reporting requirements for insurance fraud. Additionally, the bill modifies statutes of limitation for certain fraud-related offenses and clarifies definitions for victims and unlawful activities in identity theft cases.
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in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2026
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Governor
Introduced Mar 9, 2026
Last action Mar 9, 2026
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Mar 9, 2026
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Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
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Mar 9, 2026
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Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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State
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Judy Seeberger
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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