Duty LXD-5869
Generates audio with AI, in Minnesota
Each law's tag says when it binds: since in force proposed proposed
Election Deepfake Prohibition and Candidate Forfeituresince 3 lines
Minn. Stat. § 609.771; § 211B.17, .18 (2023 c 58 s 2; 2024 c 112 art 2 ss 76-78) · Read the law's page
- Do not disseminate, or contract to disseminate, an AI-generated deep fake of a candidate without the depicted individual's consent, made with intent to injure the candidate or influence an election, within 90 days of a party nominating convention or during the absentee-voting-through-election-day window before a primary or general election.
- A conviction can carry imprisonment and a fine, and for a candidate, forfeiture of the nomination or office and disqualification from other offices.
- The attorney general, a county or city attorney, the depicted individual, or an injured candidate may seek an injunction against a threatened or ongoing violation.
Identity Theft Using a Forged Digital Likenesssince 1 line
Minn. Stat. § 609.527, subd. 1(e), (f) and subd. 2 · Read the law's page
- Do not transfer, possess or use an identity that is not your own, including a forged digital likeness of an actual individual, with the intent to commit, aid or abet any unlawful activity (Minn. Stat. § 609.527, subd. 1(f) and subd. 2).
AI Chatbot Disclosure Requirement (Pending — SF 1886 / companion bills)proposed3 lines
MN SF 1886 / HF 4452, 94th Leg., 2025–2026 session (in committee as of March 2026)
- This measure is in committee and binds nobody yet; what follows is what it would require if it is enacted in this form.
- Disclose clearly that the communicating party is artificial intelligence when an AI system communicates with an individual.
- Offer an option to speak with a human.