HB 475 requires healthcare providers in Louisiana to obtain a patient's verbal consent before using artificial intelligence to transcribe medical appointments or treatments. If a patient declines consent, providers must conduct the appointment without AI transcription. This bill directly affects licensed healthcare professionals and their patients by establishing a clear consent process for AI-assisted documentation. The key provision mandates that providers cannot use AI transcription tools without explicit patient agreement, with an opt-out option ensuring no forced use of the technology. The legislation focuses solely on the consent requirement for AI transcription, not general recording practices.
SB 246 requires health insurers and related entities (like pharmacy benefit managers) to disclose when artificial intelligence (AI) is used in denying coverage decisions. The bill prohibits AI from discriminating, violating health regulations, or delaying care, and mandates that AI decisions must be based on individual patient medical history - not group data - and include human review for medical necessity claims and prior authorization requests. Insurers must also conduct quarterly AI performance reviews, allow patients to request AI-related documentation, and cannot use AI in subsequent reviews of appeals where AI was the basis for denial.
HB 734 creates Louisiana's "A.I. Bill of Rights," granting residents specific protections regarding artificial intelligence use. It requires AI companies to disclose when users interact with AI systems, prohibits unauthorized use of names/images/likeliness, and restricts "companion chatbots" (AI systems designed to mimic human relationships) from minors. The bill also mandates data privacy safeguards for personal information collected by AI companies and allows consumers to pursue civil lawsuits for violations. These provisions directly affect Louisiana residents, AI technology companies, and state agencies (which are barred from contracting with certain foreign AI entities).
HB 421 regulates the use of automated decision systems (ADS) in employment, requiring employers to notify workers and job applicants when such systems (like AI tools) make decisions affecting jobs. Employers must provide clear written notice at least 30 days before deployment, explaining what data the system uses, how it works, and who created it - especially for hiring decisions. The bill prohibits using ADS for certain decisions without notice, bans retaliation against workers who challenge ADS outcomes, and gives workers a right to appeal decisions. It directly affects employers (including government entities) and workers in Louisiana, with definitions covering all employment-related actions like hiring, promotion, and scheduling. The law focuses on transparency and worker protections without specifying enforcement details.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SB 5 regulates artificial intelligence mental health chatbots operating in Louisiana. It requires operators to clearly disclose upfront that the chatbot is AI (not human), provide crisis protocols for suicidal thoughts or self-harm (e.g., connecting to hotlines), and prohibit sharing users' personal health data without consent. The bill also bans using user input to target ads for products/services (except for the chatbot itself) and restricts in-chat advertising without clear disclosure of sponsorships. These rules apply specifically to chatbots marketed as providing mental health therapy or treatment, directly affecting operators and users in Louisiana.
