Technology

passed both · Louisiana · Senate May 20, 2026

SCR 35: NOTARIES: Urges and requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the use of remote online notarization for executing certain authentic acts.

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.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill initiates a study on remote online notarization, promoting digital access and modernizing legal processes.75% confidence

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passed · Louisiana · House May 21, 2026

HR 197: ENERGY: Urges and requests the Public Service Commission to study distributed energy generation and storage

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.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill urges study of distributed energy generation and storage, promoting renewable energy infrastructure and community benefits.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill encourages study of distributed energy generation and storage technologies, promoting their adoption and benefits for local communities.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Resilience Utility Regulation

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in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 295: TECHNOLOGY: Prohibits the development of artificial intelligence systems with certain capabilities involving interactions with minors (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

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.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill regulates AI systems to protect minors from harmful interactions, enhancing consumer protection and digital safety.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Online Safety

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signed · Louisiana · House May 15, 2026

HB 977: COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Provides relative to minors' use of applications

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.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects minors from inappropriate content and data collection, enhancing digital privacy and consumer protection in technology.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

passed · Louisiana · House Apr 8, 2026

HR 89: COMMENDATIONS: Commends the "LIFTOff Louisiana" team for their role in developing a highly successful response to the Federal Aviation Administration's request for proposals for the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing and Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Integration Pilot Program

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.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill commends team for advancing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, promoting clean energy aviation technology and renewable energy applications in transportation.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill commends team for advancing aviation technology including electric aircraft and unmanned approaches, promoting technological innovation in transportation.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill commends team for advancing aviation technology and air mobility, promoting transportation innovation and infrastructure development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports

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signed · Louisiana · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 1070: CRIMINAL/JUSTICE: Provides relative to the Trial Court Case Management Information Fund (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD RV)

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.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds trial court case management systems to improve efficiency in criminal and juvenile justice case handling for judges, clerks, and law enforcement.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds development and maintenance of computer systems for court case management, directly supporting technology infrastructure in the justice system.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Juvenile Justice Law Enforcement

passed · Louisiana · House Apr 30, 2026

HR 38: CONGRESS: Memorializes Congress to reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and to restore the rights of privacy and protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

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.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill seeks to restore privacy rights and Fourth Amendment protections, limiting warrantless searches and strengthening civil liberties within the criminal justice framework.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill seeks to reform FISA and repeal Patriot Act provisions to restore privacy rights and Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches, directly supporting digital privacy and data protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Tags Civil Liberties

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in committee · Louisiana · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 1131: ELECTIONS: Provides relative to voter registration (OR +$7,038,346 GF EX See Note)

This bill updates Louisiana's voter registration laws to strengthen data privacy and improve communication with voters. It requires the Secretary of State to notify voters via multiple methods before sharing sensitive personal information with federal agencies and establishes a notification system to inform voters about changes to their registration status, such as being placed on an inactive list or facing cancellation. The legislation creates a bipartisan Voter Data Transparency Task Force to review voter maintenance reports and cancellation rates across different demographics, and it sets specific timelines and procedures for challenging registrations and removing voters from the rolls.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens data privacy protections for voters and creates transparency task force for voter data management, directly supporting technology privacy safeguards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy Tags Elections

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signed · Louisiana · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 421: CLERKS OF COURT: Provides relative to the filing of electronic records. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

This bill updates Louisiana laws to allow clerks of court and related recorders to use electronic methods for filing, copying, and storing legal records. It authorizes these officials to purchase or lease equipment and software for converting existing paper documents into digital formats and permits them to use their salary funds to cover these costs. The legislation also establishes standards for electronic storage and allows clerks to return original documents to individuals after verifying that complete electronic copies have been made, while requiring certain permanent records like criminal files to be preserved electronically before any originals are destroyed.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill promotes digital transformation by enabling electronic record filing, storage, and document conversion, advancing technology adoption in government services.90% confidence

in committee · Louisiana · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 1149: CURRICULA: Requires each public school to incorporate instruction on artificial intelligence into an existing course of study for each student in grades six through twelve (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

This bill requires Louisiana public schools to include artificial intelligence instruction in their existing courses for students in grades six through twelve. The law directs the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to create rules to implement this requirement. Schools must integrate AI education into current curricula rather than creating separate classes. The measure applies to all public schools in the state and affects middle and high school students.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates AI instruction in K-12 curriculum, expanding educational content and preparing students for modern technology.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates AI instruction in public schools, advancing digital literacy and technology education for students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education Artificial Intelligence

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