Minnesota is building a focused AI regulatory agenda. With 39 published AI bills in the current session, the state is concentrating on two major themes: employment-related AI and comprehensive AI safety standards. Minnesota already has two enacted deepfake laws from HF 1370 (2023): an election-deepfake statute (§609.771) with criminal fines up to $10,000, and a separate NCII civil cause of action (§604.32) allowing civil penalties up to $100,000 plus damages. None of the current session bills have been enacted yet, but several propose significant new obligations.
Current Data
Currently published: 39 bills in Minnesota. 0 enacted, 3 in committee. Data updates automatically.
RAISE Act: SF 4509 / HF 4532
Minnesota's RAISE Act (Responsible AI Safety and Education) is the state's most ambitious AI proposal. Filed as SF 4509 in the Senate and HF 4532 in the House, this bill would establish AI safety and disclosure requirements with civil remedies for violations. The scope is broad: it targets consumer-facing AI systems and would require transparency about when and how AI is being used.
Key Provisions
- Safety requirements for AI systems deployed in Minnesota
- Mandatory disclosure when consumers interact with AI
- Civil remedies for consumers harmed by non-compliant AI systems
Automated Decision Systems in Employment: HF 4445 / SF 4689
HF 4445 and its Senate companion SF 4689 would regulate the use of automated decision systems in employment settings. This targets AI-powered hiring tools, performance evaluation algorithms, and automated termination systems. Minnesota joins a growing group of states — including Illinois, New York City, and Colorado — seeking to regulate AI in the workplace.
Who Is Covered
Employers using automated decision systems for hiring, promotion, performance evaluation, or termination decisions affecting Minnesota workers.
Electronic Monitoring in the Workplace: SF 4686
SF 4686 would regulate the use of electronic monitoring tools in employment settings. While broader than AI alone, this bill targets the growing use of AI-powered productivity tracking, keystroke monitoring, and surveillance tools that employers deploy to monitor workers. Businesses using any form of electronic worker monitoring should track this bill.
AI Verification Licensing: HF 4544 / SF 4636
HF 4544 and SF 4636 would establish a licensing requirement for artificial intelligence independent verification organizations, create an advisory council, and authorize rulemaking. This is a novel approach: rather than directly regulating AI developers or deployers, Minnesota is proposing to regulate the auditors who verify AI system compliance. Companies that provide AI audit, testing, or certification services should watch these bills closely.
Existing Law: Deepfake Election Protections
Minnesota already has enacted deepfake laws from HF 1370 (2023). The election-deepfake statute (§609.771) is a criminal prohibition on disseminating deepfakes within 90 days of an election with intent to injure a candidate or influence the result; penalties scale from a $1,000 misdemeanor fine to $10,000 and up to five years imprisonment for repeat offenders, plus injunctive relief. A separate NCII civil cause of action (§604.32) allows victims of nonconsensual deepfake intimate imagery to recover civil penalties up to $100,000 plus damages and attorney fees. Political campaigns, ad platforms, and content distributors operating in Minnesota must comply with these existing requirements. See our deepfake laws by state tracker for details.
All Published AI Bills
| Bill | Topic | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SF 4509 | RAISE Act — AI safety & disclosure | Introduced |
| HF 4532 | RAISE Act (House companion) | Introduced |
| HF 4445 | Automated decisions in employment | Introduced |
| SF 4689 | Automated decisions in employment (companion) | Introduced |
| SF 4686 | Electronic monitoring in employment | Introduced |
| HF 4544 | AI verification org licensing | Introduced |
| SF 4636 | AI verification org licensing (companion) | Introduced |
Compliance Checklist for Minnesota
- Assess AI disclosure practices — if you deploy consumer-facing AI in Minnesota, the RAISE Act would require safety and transparency measures
- Audit employment AI tools — companies using automated hiring, evaluation, or monitoring tools should prepare for HF 4445/SF 4689 requirements
- Review workplace monitoring — employers with electronic monitoring tools should evaluate compliance with SF 4686
- Check AI audit/verification services — firms providing AI auditing or verification services may need state licensing under HF 4544/SF 4636
- Verify deepfake compliance — political advertisers must already comply with §609.771 disclosure rules
For a complete index of Minnesota AI legislation, visit our Minnesota AI laws tracker.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney for guidance specific to your situation.
— AI Laws by State Team
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