Minnesota HF 1370: Use of Deep Fake Technology to Influence an Election (Minn. Stat. § 609.771)
HF 1370 / SF 1394 (signed May 26, 2023 — Gov. Walz); amended 2024 (HF 4772)
- Effective date
- Aug 1, 2023
- Enforcement
- Criminal prosecution; injunctions may be sought by the Attorney General, a county or city attorney, the depicted individual or an injured candidate
- Scope
- Disseminating a deepfake, knowing (or recklessly disregarding) that it is one, without the depicted person's consent and with intent to injure a candidate or influence an election — within 90 days before a party nominating convention, or after absentee voting begins for a primary or general election.
- Maximum penalty
- Up to 90 days and/or $1,000; up to 364 days and/or $3,000 if intended to cause violence or bodily harm; up to 5 years and/or $10,000 for a repeat conviction within 5 years. A convicted candidate forfeits the nomination or office.