Minnesota HF1606: Nudification technology access prohibited.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to commerce; prohibiting access to nudification technology; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325E.

From the engrossed text, April 7, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to commerce; prohibiting access to nudification technology; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325E. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: [325E.91] PROHIBITION ON NUDIFICATION TECHNOLOGY.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subdivision 1.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Definitions.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (b) "Identifiable individual" means a person that is identifiable:] new text end new text begin [ or] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (2) from personal information displayed in connection with the image.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (c) "Intimate part" has the meaning given in section 609.341, subdivision 5.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (d) "Nudify" or "nudified" means the process by which:] new text end new text begin [ and] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (2) the altered or generated image or video is so realistic that a reasonable person would believe that the intimate part belongs to the identifiable individual.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (e) "Technical skill" means substantial application of individualized technological or artistic skill and judgment by a human creator in directing, shaping, or controlling the output.] …

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Sponsors

• Jessica Hanson (D, 55A) · primary sponsor
• Kristin Bahner (D)
• Zack Stephenson (D)
• Smith, Andy (D, 25B)
• Davids, Greg (R, 26B)
• Cedrick Frazier (D)
• Sandra Feist (D)
• Kelly Moller (D)
• Elliott Engen (R)
• Brad Tabke (D)

Latest actions

1. August 1, 2026: Effective date
2. May 7, 2026: Secretary of State, Filed
3. May 7, 2026: Governor approval
4. May 6, 2026: Presented to Governor
5. May 4, 2026: Returned from Senate
6. April 29, 2026: Third reading Passed vote: 65-0
7. April 29, 2026: Special Order: Rule 45 amendment stricken
8. April 28, 2026: Second reading
9. April 28, 2026: Comm report: Rule 45-amend, subst. General Orders SF1119
10. April 27, 2026: Referred to Rules and Administration for comparison to SF1119, now on General Orders

Votes

• the passage of the bill (April 29, 2026): 65 yea, 0 nay, passed
• the adoption of the amendment (April 29, 2026): 31 yea, 34 nay, failed
• CALENDAR FOR THE DAY - Passage (April 23, 2026): 132 yea, 1 nay, passed
• CALENDAR FOR THE DAY - Amendment (April 23, 2026): 67 yea, 67 nay, failed

Common questions

What is HF1606?

HF1606 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Nudification technology access prohibited.

What does HF1606 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to commerce; prohibiting access to nudification technology; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325E.

What is the status of HF1606?

Signed into law as of August 1, 2026. Latest action: Effective date (August 1, 2026).

Who sponsored HF1606?

Jessica Hanson (D, 55A), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HF1606?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF1606&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house