Technology

in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 425: CONSUMERS/PROTECTION: Provides for consumer protection practices for customers engaging with artificial intelligence (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

HB 425 requires businesses in Louisiana to clearly inform consumers when they are interacting with an AI chatbot or automated system (like an AI agent or avatar) instead of a human. It directly affects companies using such technology in customer interactions within the state. The bill prohibits deceptive practices by banning unmarked AI interactions or situations where consumers could reasonably believe they are speaking with a human. Consumers harmed by violations can sue for actual damages plus up to $1,000 per incident, and businesses face civil penalties of up to $5 million for noncompliance. The law aims to prevent misleading AI interactions through mandatory disclosure and legal remedies.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates clear disclosure of AI interactions to prevent deception, directly regulating tech company practices for consumer protection in AI use.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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passed · Louisiana · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 190: LIABILITY/TORTS: Provides for a standard of care in certain activities related to software and computer programs

HB 190 establishes a legal duty for software creators and sellers in Louisiana to exercise "reasonable care" when designing, developing, licensing, manufacturing, or selling interactive software that uses user data for personalized experiences. This directly affects tech companies operating in Louisiana that produce such software. The bill sets a specific standard of care for these activities but clarifies it does not replace existing liability laws like the Louisiana Products Liability Act. It focuses on defining responsibility for software design and data use, without creating new causes of action.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyImposes 'reasonable care' standard on software companies handling user data, enhancing consumer protection in data privacy practices without weakening existing laws.90% confidence

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signed · Louisiana · House Jun 8, 2026

HB 874: TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Provides with respect to electronic credentials (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

HB 874 allows Louisiana state-issued credentials (like professional licenses and IDs) to be provided digitally through electronic wallets. It requires the Commissioner of Administration to work with specific groups - including the Louisiana State Bar Association (for bar membership cards), the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (for referee credentials), and Louisiana universities (for faculty/student IDs) - to implement these digital options. The bill does not change existing credential requirements but adds a digital format option for approved credentials. This affects professionals and institutions that currently issue physical credentials, making them accessible via mobile wallets. The bill focuses on enabling digital delivery, not altering the underlying credential rules.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEnables digital credentials via electronic wallets, advancing tech integration in state services without privacy/security limitations.85% confidence

signed · Louisiana · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 346: SCHOOLS: Prohibits the use of deepfake material against students enrolled in K-12. (8/1/26)

SB 346 prohibits K-12 schools and staff from creating or sharing deepfake audio or video content intended to coerce, harass, intimidate, or maliciously distribute against students. It defines "deepfake" as digitally altered media falsely appearing authentic (excluding political satire, news commentary, or clearly disclosed parodies), and requires the State Board of Education to develop implementation rules. The law directly affects all Louisiana public and private K-12 students and school employees, banning the use of manipulated media for harmful purposes. Key provisions include clear prohibitions on malicious deepfakes while preserving protected speech like satire, with enforcement through state education rules. The bill is currently pending in the Education Committee.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits deepfakes targeting students, enhancing school safety and protecting educational environment within K-12 context.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits malicious deepfake use in schools, protecting student privacy and digital rights from AI-generated harassment, aligning with data privacy safeguards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Artificial Intelligence

in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 787: CURRICULA: Removes successful completion of a computer science course as a requirement for TOPS qualification (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

HB 787 removes computer science as a mandatory course requirement for Louisiana students seeking TOPS-Tech scholarships. The bill amends the state's education code to change the "nine credits in Jump Start course sequences" requirement so that computer science is no longer a fixed credit; students may now fulfill this credit with other approved career-focused courses instead. This directly affects high school students in Louisiana who qualify for TOPS-Tech awards by altering the specific course requirements they must complete. The change simplifies the path to TOPS eligibility by offering flexibility in course selection within career pathways.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill removes mandatory computer science requirement for TOPS-Tech scholarships, allowing other career-focused courses. Expands student options for scholarship eligibility, supporting educational access and flexibility in curriculum pathways.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRemoves mandatory computer science requirement for TOPS-Tech scholarships, reducing emphasis on tech education and course focus.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Curriculum K-12 Education

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signed · Louisiana · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 431: MUNICIPAL: Requires certain training for certain local officials (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

HB 431 requires mayors and governing authorities in Louisiana municipalities with 15,000 or fewer residents (per the latest federal census) to complete 16 hours annually of state-approved training. The training covers specific topics like ethics, harassment prevention, cybersecurity, procurement, and emergency preparedness, organized into 13 categories by the Louisiana Municipal Association. Compliance will be verified through annual attestation included with municipal financial reports and publicly listed by the legislative auditor. The law takes effect January 1, 2027, and applies to elected officials but not temporary appointees serving less than one year.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates cybersecurity training for local officials, directly addressing cybersecurity as a required competency in municipal governance.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 230: CONSUMERS/PROTECTION: Provides for disclosure of artificial intelligence-generated content (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

HB 230 requires developers and businesses using artificial intelligence systems to clearly label content they create - such as images, videos, audio, or multimedia - as AI-generated. This applies to any AI system that produces such content, directly affecting companies and platforms deploying these tools. The law mandates a "clear and conspicuous disclosure" on the content itself and imposes civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation, enforced by Louisiana's attorney general. Violations are classified as deceptive trade practices, targeting transparency without restricting AI use.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI content labeling for consumer transparency, regulating tech companies to prevent deception - aligns with consumer protection regulation under tech policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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signed · Louisiana · Senate May 14, 2026

SB 110: CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Prohibits using a child's image to train artificial intelligence to produce child sexual abuse materials. (8/1/26)

SB 110 makes it illegal to use an image of a child under 17 to train artificial intelligence models with the intent of generating child sexual abuse materials (CSAM). The bill directly affects AI developers and companies working with training data involving children's images. Key provisions add new language to Louisiana law defining the offense (Section A(3)) and expanding the definition of "child sexual abuse materials" to include AI-generated images of children (Section B(3)). This law specifically prohibits using real or AI-created child images for AI training that could produce CSAM, without requiring the depicted child to be a real person.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal law against AI-generated CSAM by expanding definitions and prohibiting child image training data, directly protecting children and enhancing enforcement against a specific crime.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts AI training data use to prevent CSAM generation, directly limiting a specific tech application for child safety.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 791: COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Provides relative to the regulation of artificial intelligence (OR +$256,243 GF EX See Note)

HB 791, Louisiana's "People's A.I. Act," requires chatbot providers operating in the state to obtain clear, affirmative user consent before collecting personal data or input data during interactions. It mandates that providers: (1) avoid deceptive design practices ("dark patterns"), (2) provide transparent, accessible privacy notices in multiple languages, and (3) implement strict safeguards for handling personal data or de-identified data. The bill directly affects companies creating or distributing chatbots, imposing new obligations for data privacy, transparency, and user consent. Key provisions include banning inferred consent, requiring standalone consent requests, and defining terms like "personal data" and "de-identified data" to clarify compliance.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates user consent, bans dark patterns, requires multilingual privacy notices and data safeguards - directly protects consumer data privacy in AI interactions per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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signed · Louisiana · House May 22, 2026

HB 55: CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to disclosure of juror information (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

HB 55 prohibits the public disclosure of jurors' personal information, such as names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, images, or likenesses, to protect juror privacy and safety. It allows courts to disclose such information only if a person demonstrates "good cause" and the court approves, while permitting courts to limit disclosures to safeguard juror identity. Violating this prohibition carries penalties of up to $1,000 fines, six months in jail, or both. The bill specifically exempts these privacy protections from Louisiana's public records laws, ensuring juror details remain confidential unless court-approved.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 55 protects juror privacy and safety through disclosure restrictions, strengthening court procedures within criminal justice by safeguarding a critical system component.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProtects juror data privacy by restricting unauthorized disclosure of personal information, aligning with data privacy protections in technology policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Courts Data Privacy