This legislative resolution asks the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to update school content standards to include artificial intelligence. The bill aims to ensure students learn about AI in a way that is safe, private, and ethical while preparing them for future work and civic life. By incorporating AI into academic instruction, the measure seeks to help Louisiana remain competitive in technology and other fields. The request is directed at the state education board, which is responsible for setting curriculum standards for public schools.
This bill updates Louisiana law to allow the collection of specific policy data for the Fortified Homes Program Fund while strictly protecting personal privacy. It permits the program to gather information such as premiums but explicitly forbids collecting the names of insured individuals, their addresses, or their coverage limits. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2026, and applies to agreements made under the surplus lines and unauthorized insurance tax provisions.
This bill directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to conduct a study on the use of remote online notarization for specific legal documents known as authentic acts. It asks the institute to examine which types of documents are suitable for this digital process and to recommend rules for those that are not appropriate for remote execution. The legislation does not change current laws or authorize remote notarization immediately but instead initiates a review to inform future policy decisions.
This bill asks the state's Public Service Commission to examine distributed energy generation and storage options for residents of this state. It directs the commission to study how these technologies can benefit local communities and includes a requirement to send a copy of the resolution to the commission's chairman. The text was amended to replace specific references to "Louisiana" with "this state" and to change mandatory language to a request. Ultimately, the measure serves as a formal request for the commission to conduct a study rather than a law that immediately changes regulations.
This Louisiana bill establishes new rules requiring companies that offer artificial intelligence chatbots to verify user ages and restrict access for minors. It prohibits developers from creating AI systems that can interact with children in ways that encourage sexual behavior, self-harm, or violence. Covered entities must implement age verification processes, prevent minors from using AI companions, and clearly disclose that the chatbot is not a human or licensed professional. Violations can result in criminal charges, civil fines, and legal action by the state attorney general.
This bill establishes new rules for application stores in Louisiana to protect minors under 18 from inappropriate content and data collection. It requires app stores to verify users' ages and link accounts of anyone under 18 to a parent account that must give explicit consent before the minor can download apps, make purchases, or access certain features. Developers must provide clear information about age ratings, content descriptions, and data privacy practices before obtaining parental consent, and stores must notify users of significant changes to an app's functionality or data policies. The law also defines specific age categories and creates penalties for non-compliance while repealing a previous 2025 act on the same topic.
This resolution commends the LIFTOff Louisiana team, led by the Department of Transportation and Development's office of multimodal commerce, for their successful proposal to the Federal Aviation Administration's pilot program for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. The bill recognizes the team's work with public and private partners to advance aviation technology, including piloted and unmanned approaches to air mobility, emergency services, and medical transportation. It highlights the team's commitment to safety standards and public benefits such as reduced noise impacts and improved supply chain management. The resolution formally honors the Department of Transportation and Development, the Houma-Terrebonne Airport Commission, and the Gulf of America Center of Excellence for their contributions to this national initiative.
This bill requires courts to charge defendants an additional three-dollar fee, reduced to one dollar in smaller municipalities, to fund a trial court case management information system. The money collected is placed in a special state fund managed by the judicial administrator, which can only be used to develop and maintain computer systems that help judges, clerks, law enforcement, and other officials manage criminal and juvenile justice cases more efficiently. The bill also establishes the administrator's role in coordinating with policy boards and conducting compliance checks to ensure the fees are properly collected and spent.
This resolution from the Louisiana House of Representatives asks the U.S. Congress to reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. It calls for repealing and rewriting the USA Patriot Act to limit warrantless searches and investigations of American citizens. The bill seeks to restore privacy rights and Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures. It also urges state officials to uphold constitutional rights and avoid participating in any violations of citizens' rights.
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This bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, transfer, and possession of devices used to program or emulate motor vehicle keys and relay attack devices, which intercept key fob signals to unlock or start cars. The law applies to individuals and businesses but includes exceptions for law enforcement, insurance investigators, licensed automotive professionals, locksmiths, and repossession agencies. Authorized users must report lost or stolen devices to law enforcement within 48 hours, with violations punishable by fines up to $1,000 or up to six months in prison. The legislation aims to prevent unauthorized access to vehicles while allowing legitimate professionals to continue their work.
