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MN SF4114: Constitutional amendment proposal excluding artificial intelligence from the right to free speech

Dead/Failed Minnesota · 2025–2026 session

Last verified Oct 16, 2026 · official bill text

SF4114 · where it stands

This bill did not become law (dead/failed) · last action Mar 4, 2026.

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Dead / vetoed
Vetoed, failed, or the session ended without action.

In one paragraph

Minnesota's SF 4114 would have put to voters a constitutional amendment adding a sentence to article I, section 3 stating that the constitutional right to freely speak, write and publish does not apply to artificial intelligence, at the 2026 general election. It would not itself have changed the law; the amendment would have needed voter approval. It does not define artificial intelligence. Introduced March 4, 2026 and never left committee.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

None: the bill died, so it creates no obligations. It would not have regulated businesses directly.

Key provisions

  1. Would have amended Minnesota Constitution article I, section 3 so that the free-speech right does not extend to artificial intelligence; no companion listed
  2. Ballot question: 'Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to state that artificial intelligence does not have the right to free speech?'
  3. Submission to voters at the 2026 general election; the text does not define artificial intelligence
  4. Introduced March 4, 2026 and referred to Judiciary and Public Safety; no further action before the Legislature adjourned

Latest legislative action

Mar 4, 2026. Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety; no further action before the 2025-2026 Legislature adjourned

Sponsors

NameRoleDistrict
D Sponsor SD-059
R Sponsor SD-030
D Sponsor SD-056
R Sponsor SD-037

Topics and industries

Related topics

Comprehensive AIAI Liability

Affected industries

TechnologyMediaGovernment

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