Progress

Current status
in force
01 Aug 2026 in force
07 May 2026 adopted
29 Apr 2026 adopted
26 Feb 2025 under deliberation

Scope

Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Prohibition of goods and services
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
software provider: other software
Government Branch
executive
legislature
Government Body
central government
parliament
Implementation Level
subnational

Timeline of events

01 Aug 2026
in force

Minnesota's Act prohibiting access to nudification technology (HF 1606/Chapter 72) enters into force

On 1 August 2026, the Act prohibiting access to nudification technology (HF 1606/Chapter 72) entered into force and applies to causes of action accruing on or after that date. The Act applies to any person who owns or controls a website, application…

Event type law
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body central government
07 May 2026
adopted

Governor of Minnesota signed Act prohibiting access to nudification technology (HF 1606/Chapter 72)

On 7 May 2026, the Governor of Minnesota signed the Act prohibiting access to nudification technology (HF 1606), which was filed with the Secretary of State of Minnesota on the same day as Chapter 72 of the Laws of Minnesota 2026 and codified as Sec…

Event type law
Action type signing
Government branch executive
Government body central government
29 Apr 2026
adopted

Minnesota Senate adopted Bill prohibiting access to nudification technology (HF 1606)

On 29 April 2026, the Minnesota Senate adopted the Bill prohibiting access to nudification technology (HF 1606) by 65 votes to none, completing legislative passage after the Minnesota House of Representatives adopted the Bill on 23 April 2026 by 132…

Event type law
Action type adoption
Government branch legislature
Government body parliament
26 Feb 2025
under deliberation

Bill prohibiting access to nudification technology (HF 1606) was introduced to Minnesota House of Representatives

On 26 February 2025, the Bill prohibiting access to nudification technology (HF 1606) was introduced to the Minnesota House of Representatives. The Bill would apply to any person who owns or controls a website, application, software or program. The …

Event type law
Action type introduction
Government branch legislature
Government body parliament