Minnesota just became the first state to ban nudification apps—the AI tools that fabricate nude images from a real person’s photo. HF1606 gives survivors the right to sue and lets the attorney general collect $500,000 per violation. Senate 65-0, signed by Gov. Tim Walz.
HF1606: Nudification technology access prohibited. (Passed)
Minnesota HF1606 prohibits access to nudification technology, imposing civil penalties and allowing for civil actions.
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May 13, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Minnesota just became the first state to ban nudification apps—the AI tools that fabricate nude images from a real person’s photo. HF1606 gives survivors the right to sue and lets the attorney general collect $500,000 per violation. Senate 65-0, signed by Gov. Tim Walz.
I'm tentatively excited about the potential passing of bill HF1606 in Minnesota.
This bill will make it illegal for people to own a website, app, software, program, or other service to allow users to "nudify" images or videos and prohibit advertising such services.
It passed 132-1 in the House
This bill will make it illegal for people to own a website, app, software, program, or other service to allow users to "nudify" images or videos and prohibit advertising such services.
It passed 132-1 in the House
Ban on nudification technology passes House by wide margin - Session Daily - Minnesota House of Representatives
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May 1, 2026 at 6:26 PM
I'm tentatively excited about the potential passing of bill HF1606 in Minnesota.
This bill will make it illegal for people to own a website, app, software, program, or other service to allow users to "nudify" images or videos and prohibit advertising such services.
It passed 132-1 in the House
This bill will make it illegal for people to own a website, app, software, program, or other service to allow users to "nudify" images or videos and prohibit advertising such services.
It passed 132-1 in the House
In case anyone wants to read the text of the bill, here it is. Absolutely nothing in here is vague or overreaching and it is what it says it is. Insane that anyone would be against this.
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Minnesota HF1606 | 2025-2026 | 94th Legislature
Bill Text (2026-05-07) Nudification technology access prohibited. [Secretary of State Chapter 72 ]
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July 31, 2026 at 12:06 PM
In case anyone wants to read the text of the bill, here it is. Absolutely nothing in here is vague or overreaching and it is what it says it is. Insane that anyone would be against this.
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Minnesota State Representative Drew Roach, a Republican from Farmington, was the sole lawmaker to vote "no" on HF1606, a bill banning AI "nudification" technology.
May 1, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Minnesota State Representative Drew Roach, a Republican from Farmington, was the sole lawmaker to vote "no" on HF1606, a bill banning AI "nudification" technology.
"Minnesota’s House passed a bill aimed at shutting off access to AI “nudification” tools that can turn ordinary photos into realistic non-consensual nude or sexual images, including child sexual abuse material, while one Republican lawmaker cast the only vote against it."
One Republican said no to Minnesota’s AI nude ban
Minnesota House passes HF1606, a $500,000 civil penalty bill targeting AI nudification tools, with one Republican no vote.
thedeepdive.ca
June 19, 2026 at 8:40 AM
"Minnesota’s House passed a bill aimed at shutting off access to AI “nudification” tools that can turn ordinary photos into realistic non-consensual nude or sexual images, including child sexual abuse material, while one Republican lawmaker cast the only vote against it."
Finally—and this is important—HF1606 has real teeth
It authorizes a cause of action for victims, and authorizes a civil fine enforceable by the Minn. attorney general to the tune of up to $500,000 _per access, download, or use_
So this law is designed to be powerful
It authorizes a cause of action for victims, and authorizes a civil fine enforceable by the Minn. attorney general to the tune of up to $500,000 _per access, download, or use_
So this law is designed to be powerful
July 29, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Finally—and this is important—HF1606 has real teeth
It authorizes a cause of action for victims, and authorizes a civil fine enforceable by the Minn. attorney general to the tune of up to $500,000 _per access, download, or use_
So this law is designed to be powerful
It authorizes a cause of action for victims, and authorizes a civil fine enforceable by the Minn. attorney general to the tune of up to $500,000 _per access, download, or use_
So this law is designed to be powerful
"HF1606, titled “Nudification technology access prohibited,” passed the Minnesota House by a 132-1 vote and now moves to the Senate. The bill was authored by Rep. Jess Hanson and targets websites, apps, software, programs, or services that allow users to “nudify” images or videos."
June 19, 2026 at 8:46 AM
"HF1606, titled “Nudification technology access prohibited,” passed the Minnesota House by a 132-1 vote and now moves to the Senate. The bill was authored by Rep. Jess Hanson and targets websites, apps, software, programs, or services that allow users to “nudify” images or videos."
The next thing the xAI complaint argues is that the HF1606 definition of "intimate parts" is too broad
They say Minn. Stat. § 609.341 is meant to cover offensive *touching*, not visual depictions, and the body parts covered by § 609.341 are broader than community standards for "intimate" depictions
They say Minn. Stat. § 609.341 is meant to cover offensive *touching*, not visual depictions, and the body parts covered by § 609.341 are broader than community standards for "intimate" depictions
July 29, 2026 at 6:10 PM
The next thing the xAI complaint argues is that the HF1606 definition of "intimate parts" is too broad
They say Minn. Stat. § 609.341 is meant to cover offensive *touching*, not visual depictions, and the body parts covered by § 609.341 are broader than community standards for "intimate" depictions
They say Minn. Stat. § 609.341 is meant to cover offensive *touching*, not visual depictions, and the body parts covered by § 609.341 are broader than community standards for "intimate" depictions
#Minnesota Rep. Drew Roach (R) was the only lawmaker to vote NO on a bill banning the use of AI to create nude and explicit images of children.
The bill (HF1606) passed the Minnesota House 132-1.
Roach has faced widespread backlash after casting the lone "no" vote.
#Pedophiles
The bill (HF1606) passed the Minnesota House 132-1.
Roach has faced widespread backlash after casting the lone "no" vote.
#Pedophiles
April 30, 2026 at 8:29 PM
#Minnesota Rep. Drew Roach (R) was the only lawmaker to vote NO on a bill banning the use of AI to create nude and explicit images of children.
The bill (HF1606) passed the Minnesota House 132-1.
Roach has faced widespread backlash after casting the lone "no" vote.
#Pedophiles
The bill (HF1606) passed the Minnesota House 132-1.
Roach has faced widespread backlash after casting the lone "no" vote.
#Pedophiles
"Minnesota’s HF1606 turns the fight over AI-generated sexual imagery from punishment after distribution toward civil liability at the point of creation and platform access."
June 19, 2026 at 8:45 AM
"Minnesota’s HF1606 turns the fight over AI-generated sexual imagery from punishment after distribution toward civil liability at the point of creation and platform access."
Alright, in all seriousness, let's unpack this
What does Minnesota's law say, and what is xAI arguing?
The Minnesota law is HF1606. It takes effect Aug. 1, 2026
The key language is screencapped below...
www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/202...
What does Minnesota's law say, and what is xAI arguing?
The Minnesota law is HF1606. It takes effect Aug. 1, 2026
The key language is screencapped below...
www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/202...
![Section 1. [325E.91] PROHIBITION ON NUDIFICATION TECHNOLOGY.
Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.
(b) "Identifiable individual" means a person that is identifiable:
(1) from the image itself, by the person depicted in the image, or by another person; or
(2) from personal information displayed in connection with the image.
(c) "Intimate part" has the meaning given in section 609.341, subdivision 5.
(d) "Nudify" or "nudified" means the process by which:
(1) an image or video is altered or generated to depict an intimate part not depicted in
an original unaltered image or video of an identifiable individual; and
(2) the altered or generated image or video is so realistic that a reasonable person would
believe that the intimate part belongs to the identifiable individual.
(e) "Technical skill" means substantial application of individualized technological or
artistic skill and judgment by a human creator in directing, shaping, or controlling the output.
Subd. 2. Nudification prohibited. (a) A person who owns or controls a website,
application, software, program, or other service must not:
(1) allow a user to access, download, or use the website, application, software, program,
or other service to nudify an image or video; or
(2) nudify an image or video on behalf of a user.
(b) No person may advertise or promote any website, application, software, program,
or other service that performs the actions described in paragraph (a).](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:eoss3vmzem55cm5kuddhdmwn/bafkreia33bbdobqmnakkjb4r234ra4e5irjhgbhoi5hhs62pa2hdp5gbta)
July 29, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Alright, in all seriousness, let's unpack this
What does Minnesota's law say, and what is xAI arguing?
The Minnesota law is HF1606. It takes effect Aug. 1, 2026
The key language is screencapped below...
www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/202...
What does Minnesota's law say, and what is xAI arguing?
The Minnesota law is HF1606. It takes effect Aug. 1, 2026
The key language is screencapped below...
www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/202...
" It also bans operators from nudifying an image or video on behalf of a user."
"HF1606 is not written as a new criminal statute but creates civil liability and enforcement tools against people or entities that own, control, advertise, promote, or provide access to nudification technology."
"HF1606 is not written as a new criminal statute but creates civil liability and enforcement tools against people or entities that own, control, advertise, promote, or provide access to nudification technology."
June 19, 2026 at 8:46 AM
" It also bans operators from nudifying an image or video on behalf of a user."
"HF1606 is not written as a new criminal statute but creates civil liability and enforcement tools against people or entities that own, control, advertise, promote, or provide access to nudification technology."
"HF1606 is not written as a new criminal statute but creates civil liability and enforcement tools against people or entities that own, control, advertise, promote, or provide access to nudification technology."
Minnesota State Republican Drew Roach Votes Against Bill to Stop AI Child Porn Software
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Minnesota State Republican Drew Roach Votes Against Bill to Stop AI Child Porn Software
HF1606 passed the Minnesota State House by a vote of 132-1 by the House, it now goes to the Senate. The bill would prohibit a user to access, download or use a website, application, software, program ...
newsvideoclip.com
May 1, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Minnesota State Republican Drew Roach Votes Against Bill to Stop AI Child Porn Software
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Minnesota House To Ban AI-Generated Nudes, But One Republican Voted No
Minnesota House passes HF1606, a $500,000 civil penalty bill targeting AI nudification tools, with one Republican no vote.
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May 1, 2026 at 12:04 AM
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His name is Drew Roach and his genuine reasoning is “people will still find a way to do it”
You can’t make this up
You cannot make this up
Why even have laws at all? Everything people want to do, they’ll find a way to do. Why protect anything from anyone
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You can’t make this up
You cannot make this up
Why even have laws at all? Everything people want to do, they’ll find a way to do. Why protect anything from anyone
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One Republican said no to Minnesota’s AI nude ban
Minnesota House passes HF1606, a $500,000 civil penalty bill targeting AI nudification tools, with one Republican no vote.
thedeepdive.ca
April 30, 2026 at 9:49 PM
His name is Drew Roach and his genuine reasoning is “people will still find a way to do it”
You can’t make this up
You cannot make this up
Why even have laws at all? Everything people want to do, they’ll find a way to do. Why protect anything from anyone
thedeepdive.ca/minnesota-ai...
You can’t make this up
You cannot make this up
Why even have laws at all? Everything people want to do, they’ll find a way to do. Why protect anything from anyone
thedeepdive.ca/minnesota-ai...
Minnesota House To Ban AI-Generated Nudes, But One Republican Voted No
One Republican said no to Minnesota’s AI nude ban
Minnesota House passes HF1606, a $500,000 civil penalty bill targeting AI nudification tools, with one Republican no vote.
thedeepdive.ca
April 30, 2026 at 7:22 AM
Minnesota House To Ban AI-Generated Nudes, But One Republican Voted No
Minnesota's House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee just took major steps to enhance data privacy and protect citizens from harmful AI features—are these changes enough to keep you safe?
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Committee advances data‑privacy, AI 'nudify' ban and several other bills; OIG changes adopted
On March 26 the House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee advanced HF2700 (health data under Minnesota’s privacy act), HF1606 (a ban on automated 'nudify' AI features), several public‑safety and family‑law bills, and adopted OLA‑requested changes to the Office of Inspector General bill before referring it for further review.
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March 27, 2026 at 4:58 AM
Minnesota's House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee just took major steps to enhance data privacy and protect citizens from harmful AI features—are these changes enough to keep you safe?
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Minnesota passed HF1606 banning AI “nudification” tools that generate realistic fake intimate imagery of identifiable people. Violations can trigger civil lawsuits and penalties up to $500,000 per offense. #AIPolicy
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May 11, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Minnesota passed HF1606 banning AI “nudification” tools that generate realistic fake intimate imagery of identifiable people. Violations can trigger civil lawsuits and penalties up to $500,000 per offense. #AIPolicy