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All 57,791 Active 107 In committee 44,766 Passed 817 Signed 1,019 Failed 1,221

in committee · Minnesota · Senate May 17, 2026

SF 5310: Nonconsensual creation, possession, and dissemination prohibition of nudification images

This bill makes it a crime in Minnesota to intentionally create, possess, or share images that have been digitally altered to show a person as nude or engaging in a sexual act without their consent. The law specifically targets "nudification images," which are realistic visual recordings where intimate parts or sexual acts were added to original photos or videos that did not originally show them. Penalties for violating this law include up to five years in prison and a fine of $10,000, with heavier sentences of up to ten years and a $20,000 fine for aggravating factors like profiting from the images, harassing the victim, or operating a website dedicated to this activity. The legislation also clarifies that consent to share a private image does not apply to these digitally altered versions and allows prosecutors to bring charges in the county where the crime occurred or where the victim lives.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · Minnesota · House May 17, 2026

HF 5160: Ownership, possession, and sale of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons and large-capacity magazines regulated; provisions for possessing dangerous weapons in schools, negligently storing firearms, and reporting on firearms discharge by law enforcement modified; other firearm provisions modified; and money appropriated.

This bill introduces new regulations on the ownership, possession, and sale of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons and large-capacity magazines in Minnesota. It also strengthens laws regarding dangerous weapons in schools, the negligent storage of firearms, and the reporting of firearm discharges by law enforcement. Additionally, the legislation reinstates a ban on binary triggers, criminalizes the manufacture of ghost guns, and updates procedures for extreme risk protection orders. To support these changes, the bill appropriates funds for a public awareness campaign on safety orders and administrative costs for certifying weapon ownership.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · Minnesota · House May 17, 2026

HF 5158: Local affordable housing aid; eligible uses of aid expanded, and deadline to spend aid on certain eligible uses modified.

This bill expands how Minnesota cities and counties can use local affordable housing aid by adding emergency rental assistance and support for financially distressed properties to the list of eligible projects. It also updates the timeline for spending these funds, requiring that aid be committed to projects within three years and fully spent within four years, with a specific exception allowing more time for construction and shelter facility projects. Additionally, the legislation mandates that new multi-unit buildings funded by this aid include a minimum percentage of accessible and sensory-accessible units to better serve people with disabilities. These changes apply to aid payments made in calendar year 2027 and later, aiming to provide greater flexibility and broader coverage for local housing initiatives.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

in committee · Minnesota · House May 17, 2026

HF 5157: Nonconsensual creation, possession, and dissemination of nudification images prohibited.

This bill makes it a crime in Minnesota to intentionally create or share images that digitally alter a person to appear nude or engaging in a sexual act without their consent. It specifically targets realistic images generated from original photos or videos where the individual was not originally depicted in that state. The law applies to anyone who knows or should know the person did not agree to the image being made or shared, and it covers cases where the person can be identified from the image or accompanying information. Violations are classified as felonies punishable by up to five years in prison or a $10,000 fine, with harsher penalties of up to ten years or a $20,000 fine for aggravating factors like intent to profit, harassment, or operating a website dedicated to this activity.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Technology

in committee · Minnesota · House May 17, 2026

HF 5161: Dioxide pipelines; issuance of route permit prohibited.

This bill prohibits the state Public Utilities Commission from issuing route permits for carbon dioxide pipelines that are longer than 1,000 feet or that cross, go under, or pass through public waters. It directly affects companies seeking to build or operate these pipelines in Minnesota by requiring them to obtain a permit for any project, while simultaneously banning applications for exemptions from standard route selection procedures. The legislation defines a carbon dioxide pipeline as any line transporting the substance in liquid, gaseous, or supercritical states within the state and sets these specific restrictions into law immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

in committee · Minnesota · House May 17, 2026

HF 5162: Credit card annual percentage rates limited to ten percent.

This bill limits the annual percentage rate on credit cards in Minnesota to a maximum of ten percent per year. It directly affects financial institutions offering open-end credit, such as credit card companies, and the consumers who use these cards. The law requires lenders to adjust finance charges to comply with this new cap and includes specific rules for calculating refunds if a borrower pays off a loan early. By amending existing state statutes, the measure establishes a clear ceiling on interest costs for credit card debt without altering regulations for other types of loans.

in committee · Minnesota · House May 17, 2026

HF 5159: Nonferrous mining prohibited if sulfate levels increase in waters within the Rainy River headwaters, and penalties established.

This bill prohibits the state from leasing land or issuing permits for nonferrous mining in the Rainy River headwaters if the mining activity causes sulfate levels in nearby water to rise by even one part per million. It requires that any mining permits in this area include strict conditions to prevent any increase in sulfate concentrations and mandate public monitoring of water quality data. Additionally, the legislation establishes civil penalties and orders to suspend mining operations if sulfate levels exceed the zero parts per million threshold. The law applies specifically to state-owned or administered lands within the designated Rainy River headwaters basin.

Topics ✗ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · Minnesota · House May 17, 2026

HF 5154: Office of Business Regulation and Land Ownership within the Department of Agriculture established, reports required, and money appropriated.

This bill creates a new Office of Business Regulation and Land Ownership within Minnesota's Department of Agriculture. The office will investigate monopolies and consolidation in agriculture-related businesses, such as those producing food, seeds, and chemicals, while also tracking how agricultural land is being bought by individuals, corporations, and other organizations. To carry out these tasks, the office will employ a director with expertise in antitrust and property law, along with staff including lawyers and economists, and must submit biennial reports to state legislators. The legislation also authorizes funding from the state's general budget to establish and operate this new office.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Minnesota · House May 17, 2026

HF 5150: Public cemeteries required to allow individuals to be buried in accordance with their recognized religion, and public cemeteries required to allow green burials.

This bill requires public cemeteries in Minnesota to allow individuals to be buried according to the rites of their recognized religion, including green burials. It mandates that these burial practices comply with existing state environmental laws and sets a limit of 300 green burial plots per acre over 100 years, with exceptions for religions that require higher density. The legislation also amends current cemetery statutes to formally include green burials as a permitted option for public cemeteries.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Minnesota · House May 17, 2026

HF 5125: Data centers sales and use tax exemption repealed, and contingent reduction in special education aid appropriations repealed.

This bill repeals a previous exemption that allowed large data centers to avoid paying sales and use taxes on their equipment and software. It directly affects businesses building or operating data centers in Minnesota by requiring them to pay standard taxes on purchases like servers, computers, and related materials. The legislation defines a "qualified large-scale data center" as a facility with at least 25,000 square feet and a total investment of $250 million in construction and technology over a six-year period. Additionally, the bill removes a special reduction in state funding for special education that was previously tied to the data center tax exemption. These changes take effect on July 1, 2026, ensuring that data center projects contribute to state revenue like other commercial developments.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✗ Technology

in committee · Minnesota · House May 17, 2026

HF 5152: Request to change or add sex indicators on birth and death records permitted, modifications to marriage records permitted, and data classified.

This bill allows individuals in Minnesota to request changes or additions to the sex indicators on their birth and death records, including options beyond just male or female. For adults and emancipated minors, the state health commissioner must approve these requests if supported by medical documentation, a court order, or a sworn statement of good faith. The legislation also permits parents or guardians to make these changes for minors and requires courts to grant such petitions when there is no intent to defraud. Additionally, the bill mandates that once a birth record is updated, the original document becomes private data that cannot be disclosed without a court order.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Minnesota · House May 17, 2026

HF 5149: Law enforcement access to sensitive locations restricted, civil remedies established, concealing identity crime modified, scope of use of force investigations expanded, access to certain information limited.

HF 5149 restricts law enforcement from making civil immigration arrests at court facilities and surrounding areas to protect individuals attending legal proceedings. The bill defines 'civil arrest' as taking someone into custody for immigration violations and explicitly prohibits this action within courthouses, parking lots, and nearby sidewalks. It also establishes protections for court companions, such as family members and advocates, by extending these arrest restrictions to anyone accompanying a person to court. Additionally, the legislation modifies laws related to concealing identity and expands investigations into police use of force.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Immigration