Crime to nudify an image of another creation

This bill creates a new criminal offense in Minnesota for intentionally altering or generating images to make them appear nude when the original photo did not show nudity. It directly affects individuals who digitally modify pictures of others without their permission, specifically targeting deepfakes that realistically depict intimate body parts. Under the proposed law, a person convicted of this act faces up to two years in prison, a fine of $4,000, or both, provided they knew or should have known the subject did not consent to the change. The legislation will only take effect on August 1, 2026, and applies to any crimes committed on or after that date.