Technology (Data Privacy)

in committee · Louisiana · Senate Mar 9, 2026

SB 362: CONSUMERS/PROTECTION: Provides that surveillance-based price discrimination is an unfair or deceptive trade practice or act. (8/1/26)

SB 362 prohibits businesses from charging different prices to consumers based on personal data collected through surveillance (like browsing history, location, or biometrics), which is defined as an unfair trade practice. It directly affects businesses selling goods or services and protects consumers from price discrimination tied to their personal characteristics or behaviors. The bill allows exceptions for price differences due to actual cost variations or for discounts offered equally to all consumers (e.g., military or senior discounts), provided the data used for discounts is voluntarily shared and not used for other purposes. Violations can be challenged through private lawsuits, with penalties under existing consumer protection laws.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits surveillance-based price discrimination, protecting consumer data privacy and regulating business use of personal data for pricing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Tags Consumer Protection

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died · Louisiana · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 734: COMMERCE: Creates a consumer bill of rights regarding artificial intelligence

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).

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires AI disclosure, prohibits unauthorized data use, mandates privacy safeguards, and enables consumer lawsuits - directly protecting digital rights and privacy in AI systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 471: COMMERCE: Provides relative to prohibiting surveillance-based price discrimination

HB 471 prohibits businesses from charging different prices to consumers based on personal data collected through surveillance (like browsing history, location, or purchase habits). It directly affects consumers who might face unfair pricing and businesses using such data for personalized pricing. The bill allows price differences only if justified by actual costs or part of transparent discount programs for specific groups (e.g., veterans, students), with clear rules about how data can be used. Violations give consumers a legal right to sue under existing laws.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits surveillance-based price discrimination using consumer data, directly protecting privacy by restricting business use of personal data for pricing, aligning with data privacy safeguards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 26, 2026

HB 843: CRIMINAL/VICTIMS: Creates the Sexual Assault Survivor Empowerment and Privacy Protection Act

HB 843 creates the Sexual Assault Survivor Empowerment and Privacy Protection Act in Louisiana, directly affecting victims of sexual offenses (defined under state law). It allows these victims to request the removal of their personal information - including home addresses, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, and employment details - from public records and websites. Public bodies and third parties must remove this information within 72 hours of a valid written request, with failure to comply risking misdemeanor penalties (up to 18 months in jail or $5,000 fine). The law does not apply to records maintained by the secretary of state’s office, and it includes specific definitions for terms like "protected individual" and "personal information."

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 843 enhances victim privacy protections by mandating removal of personal data from public records, aligning with criminal justice reform principles focused on victim rights and safety.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates removal of personal data (addresses, SSNs) from public records/websites, directly protecting victim privacy per data privacy indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Victims' Rights Violent Crime Data Privacy

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signed · Louisiana · House May 15, 2026

HB 141: COURTS: Provides relative to certain information on court filings

HB 141 requires attorneys to remove specific personal information from court filings starting January 1, 2026, directly affecting lawyers who file documents. The bill prohibits including the first five digits of Social Security numbers, tax IDs, driver's license numbers, full birth dates, financial account numbers, or other protected data. It mandates electronic filing systems (with paper as an alternative) managed by Louisiana Clerks' Remote Access Authority, ensuring filings are deemed filed at the time of electronic confirmation. Public access to electronically filed documents will follow existing rules for paper filings. The law aims to protect individuals' private information from being exposed in court records.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates removal of sensitive personal data (SSN, financial IDs) from court filings, directly enhancing data privacy protections in digital document handling.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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