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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

Introduced February 27, 2025. In committee. 94th Legislature 2025-2026.

Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes

Why 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

Introduced February 2025. Part of broader trend of AI transparency laws (similar to Maine LD 1727).

At a Glance

Applies to

AI CompanionCustomer Service Bot

Harms addressed

Requires

Who Must Comply

  • Businesses operating AI chatbots in Minnesota
  • Companies deploying conversational AI systems
  • Service providers using AI for customer interactions

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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Minnesota

Focus Areas

Algorithmic accountability

Cite This

APA

Minnesota. (n.d.). Minnesota Individual Communication with Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Requirement (SF 1886).

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Last updated January 23, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.