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MN SF4760: Omnibus Public Safety policy bill (Laws 2026, chapter 97), including article 3, section 3 adding forged digital likenesses to the identity theft stat…

Enacted Minnesota · 2025–2026 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

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Omnibus Public Safety policy bill (Laws 2026, chapter 97), including article 3, section 3 adding forged digital likenesses to the identity theft statute (Minn. Stat. 609.527)

In one paragraph

Minnesota's Laws 2026, chapter 97 (public safety policy) brings deepfakes into identity theft law. Article 3, section 3 amends Minn. Stat. 609.527, subd. 1 to define a "forged digital likeness": a recording, image or photograph (or a technological representation derived from one) created or altered in a way that depends substantially on technical means, that misrepresents a person's appearance, speech or conduct and is realistic enough that a reasonable person would believe it depicts the actual individual. A forged digital likeness is added to the definition of identity, so using one with intent to commit an unlawful act falls under identity theft. The rest of the act is not AI-related.

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

What it means for business

Using AI voice clones or face swaps of real people to commit fraud in Minnesota can be charged as identity theft; financial institutions and platforms may see related fraud reports.

Key provisions

  1. Art. 3, s. 3 (Minn. Stat. 609.527, subd. 1): new definition of forged digital likeness, created or altered substantially by technical means
  2. The likeness must misrepresent the person's appearance, speech or conduct and be realistic enough that a reasonable person would believe it is genuine
  3. A forged digital likeness is added to the definition of identity, bringing deepfake impersonation within the identity theft offense
  4. Penalties follow the existing 609.527 tiers based on number of victims and loss
  5. The rest of this omnibus act is not AI-related

Latest legislative action

May 18, 2026. Governor approval; filed with the Secretary of State as Chapter 97 (May 18, 2026)

Topics and industries

Related topics

AI Deepfakes

Affected industries

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