MN AI Disclosure Act
Minnesota Individual Communication with Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Requirement (SF 1886)
Requires businesses to disclose when individuals communicate with AI in textual or spoken conversations. Prohibits deception about AI vs. human interaction. Provides private right of action with damages up to $1,000 plus attorney fees. AG can impose civil penalties up to $5 million.
Jurisdiction
Minnesota
Enacted
Pending
Effective
TBD
Enforcement
Minnesota Attorney General
Died at adjournment. Last recorded action March 18, 2026 (committee report: amended, no recommendation, re-referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection, after a February 26 re-referral to Judiciary and Public Safety); the 94th Legislature adjourned sine die May 18, 2026 without passage. Inferred from the official record: revisor.mn.gov shows no further action and Minnesota bills do not carry over to the next biennium.
Minnesota Office of the Revisor of StatutesWhy It Matters
Establishes baseline transparency for AI chatbots. Unusually strong enforcement: private right of action plus AG penalties up to $5M. Precursor to mental health-specific regulations.
Recent Developments
The 94th Minnesota Legislature adjourned sine die on May 18, 2026 without passing SF 1886. The bill saw late-session committee activity (re-referred to Judiciary and Public Safety February 26, 2026; reported with amendments but no recommendation March 18, 2026) but never reached a floor vote.
At a Glance
Who Must Comply
- Businesses operating AI chatbots in Minnesota
- Companies deploying conversational AI systems
- Service providers using AI for customer interactions
Obligations fall on:
Safety Provisions
- Mandatory disclosure when communicating with AI
- Prohibition on deceptive AI-human misrepresentation
- Transparency requirement for AI systems
- Must provide option to communicate with human instead
Compliance & Enforcement
Penalties
$5M; $1K/violation
Private Right of Action
Individuals can sue directly without waiting for regulatory action.
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Focus Areas
Cite This
APA
Minnesota. (n.d.). Minnesota Individual Communication with Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Requirement (SF 1886).
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Last updated August 9, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.