SB 386 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

IDENTITY DATA: Provides for opting out of providing personal information on social media websites. (1/1/27)

SB 386 creates Louisiana's first comprehensive data privacy law, granting residents the right to opt out of having their personal data shared by businesses. It directly affects Louisiana residents (as "consumers") and businesses collecting their data, requiring companies to provide clear choices about data use. Key provisions include a general opt-out right for data sharing, definitions of personal data (like location and biometrics), and specific protections for sensitive information such as health records. The law applies broadly to businesses processing data on Louisiana residents, not limited to social media platforms as the title suggests.

Issues: ✓ Technology

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

May 2026

Senate Passage

May 2026

House Passage

May 2026

Signed into Law

May 2026

Introduced Feb 27, 2026 Signed May 29, 2026

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What changed between versions

Senate Floor Bureau Note, #1869, Connick, Adopted → SB386 Act 502 · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill transforms from a set of scattered Senate floor amendments into a complete, enacted law establishing Louisiana's Data Privacy Act. It creates a new chapter in the state statutes to regulate how businesses collect, use, and share consumer personal data, replacing fragmented references with a unified legal framework.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from a proposed amendment to a fully enacted statute that applies to controllers and processors operating in Louisiana, defining specific consumer rights and business obligations.

DEFINITION

Introduced comprehensive definitions for critical terms including 'Controller,' 'Processor,' 'Consumer,' 'Biometric data,' and 'Dark pattern' to establish a clear legal standard for enforcement.

REQUIREMENT

Established the Louisiana Data Privacy Act as a standalone legal chapter (R.S. 51:1780.1 through 1780.5) containing specific duties for businesses and rights for consumers.

ENFORCEMENT

Defined 'Affiliate' and 'Control' to clarify which entities are subject to the law and how corporate relationships are treated under the new privacy regulations.

TECHNICAL

Removed draft markers, amendment numbers, and conflicting citation references (such as 42 U.S.C.) that were present in the floor amendment version.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 8, 2026 · House May 18, 2026

How they voted

37–0

Passed · 3 other

Total votes 40

Apr 8, 2026

D Democratic12

12 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican28

25 Yea 3

89% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

May 20, 2026

Upper · Passed

Amendments proposed by the House read and concurred in by a vote of 34 yeas and 0 nays.

upper

May 18, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 94, nays 0. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.

lower

May 12, 2026

Introduced

Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments.

lower

May 11, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported with amendments (9-0). Referred to the Legislative Bureau.

lower

Apr 14, 2026

Committee

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.

lower

Apr 8, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title and passed by a vote of 36 yeas and 0 nays; ordered reengrossed and sent to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.

upper

Apr 1, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported with amendments.

upper

Mar 9, 2026

Committee

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs.

upper

1 primary · 11 co-sponsors