Crime of digital picture and recording misrepresentation establishment

SF 714 creates a new crime in Minnesota for intentionally altering a digital photo or recording of another person without their consent, with the intent to deceive others into believing the subject authorized or sent it (e.g., via email, text, or social media). This law targets cases where the alteration is meant to harm, defraud, or maliciously misrepresent the person, an event they attended, or their property. Violating this law is classified as a gross misdemeanor. The bill directly affects individuals who create or share manipulated digital media with deceptive intent, not general photo editing. It becomes effective August 1, 2025.