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in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 885: MOTOR VEHICLES: Provides with respect to electronic titles and registration for motor vehicles (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

HB 885 creates a secure digital system for Louisiana motor vehicle titles and lien records, replacing paper documents. It directly affects vehicle owners, dealers, lenders (like banks and finance companies), and the Office of Motor Vehicles by allowing fully electronic title management. Key provisions include: enabling online access to real-time title status, recognizing digital titles as legally valid statewide and nationally, requiring electronic lien recording for all new transactions, and charging $1.50 per paper-to-digital conversion (with a $3.00 fee for service providers). The bill also establishes rules for electronic signatures, secure system requirements, and exceptions for non-financial entities.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates secure digital system for vehicle titles, enabling electronic transactions and recognizing digital titles as legally valid, advancing digital infrastructure adoption.90% confidence

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in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 157: TRADEMARKS/TRADE NAMES: Establishes a cause of action for misuse of artificial intelligence

HB 157 creates a legal right for Louisiana residents to prevent the unauthorized use of their identity - including voice, likeness, or a realistic AI-generated digital replica - in commercial contexts without consent. It specifically prohibits businesses from using artificial intelligence to generate audiovisual content (like deepfakes) mimicking a person's identity for advertising, products, or services without permission. Violators face liability for actual damages or $1,000 per violation, plus potential attorney fees, with claims only allowed for AI misuse occurring after August 1, 2026. This law directly affects professional performers (actors, musicians, news anchors) and all Louisiana residents whose identities could be exploited by AI for commercial gain.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits unauthorized AI identity use without consent, protecting privacy from deepfakes and commercial exploitation95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 686: CRIME/MISDEMEANOR: Provides for the unlawful use of artificial intelligence in telephone calls (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

HB 686 requires anyone making a phone call created using artificial intelligence to clearly disclose at the start that the message was generated by AI. It bans calls without this disclosure, imposing fines up to $750 or up to six months in jail for violations. The law applies to all AI-generated calls, including automated ones, and references an existing definition of "artificial intelligence" from another statute. This directly affects businesses or individuals using AI for phone communications, such as customer service or marketing calls.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires AI call disclosure to prevent deception, aligning with consumer protection regulations in digital communications.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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signed · Louisiana · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 632: STUDENTS: Provides relative to information sharing for the purposes of Louisiana's Foundational Integrated Research System for Transformation (LA FIRST)

HB 632 requires Louisiana public schools, including charter schools, to share student personal information (such as Social Security numbers, full names, and dates of birth) with the state Department of Education. The state must then create unique identifiers from this data, remove all personal details, and share only nonpersonal information with the Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Public Policy Center and other designated state entities for research under the LA FIRST system. The bill mandates that schools provide current student data plus five years of historical records, updated annually. This data-sharing mechanism is designed to support research and analysis while explicitly prohibiting the use of personally identifiable information in studies.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires anonymization of student data before sharing, enhancing privacy protections under LA FIRST research system90% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

signed · Louisiana · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 347: COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Provides for the crime of "unlawful deepfake" to be added to the definition of power-based violence under the Campus Accountability and Safety Act. (gov sig)

SB 347 adds "unlawful deepfake" to the definition of "power-based violence" under Louisiana's Campus Accountability and Safety Act. The bill defines a "deepfake" as manipulated audio or video falsely appearing authentic to a reasonable observer, excluding political commentary, news, satire, or clearly disclosed content. This change directly affects college and university campuses in Louisiana, expanding how institutions address certain forms of harassment. The policy amendment specifically targets deepfakes used to control or intimidate others, aligning with existing campus safety definitions without creating new criminal penalties.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAdds 'unlawful deepfake' as a new crime under campus safety, expanding criminalization per indicators.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCriminalizes unlawful deepfakes used in harassment, protecting against tech-enabled privacy violations and enhancing campus safety through targeted regulation of malicious deepfake content.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

signed · Louisiana · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 386: IDENTITY DATA: Provides for opting out of providing personal information on social media websites. (1/1/27)

SB 386 creates Louisiana's first comprehensive data privacy law, granting residents the right to opt out of having their personal data shared by businesses. It directly affects Louisiana residents (as "consumers") and businesses collecting their data, requiring companies to provide clear choices about data use. Key provisions include a general opt-out right for data sharing, definitions of personal data (like location and biometrics), and specific protections for sensitive information such as health records. The law applies broadly to businesses processing data on Louisiana residents, not limited to social media platforms as the title suggests.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates opt-out rights for personal data sharing, directly enhancing consumer privacy protections under Louisiana's first comprehensive data privacy law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Social Media

in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 880: INSURANCE: Creates the Louisiana Artificial Intelligence Insurance Fairness Act (OR +$1,029,533 SG EX See Note)

HB 880, the Louisiana Artificial Intelligence Insurance Fairness Act (LAIFA), establishes rules for insurers using AI in underwriting, pricing, and claims decisions. It directly affects Louisiana insurance companies (covered insurers) that use AI systems for homeowners, auto, commercial property, health, or life insurance, particularly protecting Black, Hispanic, Indigenous, low-income, and historically redlined communities from biased algorithmic decisions. Key provisions require annual audits to detect discriminatory outcomes, ban the use of "proxy variables" (like zip codes) that correlate with protected classes, mandate clear explanations for AI-driven adverse decisions, and create a private right to sue for affected consumers. The law does not ban AI use but ensures it is transparent, fair, and accountable, aligning with existing anti-discrimination protections.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects health insurance access for marginalized communities by preventing AI bias in underwriting, aligning with patient rights and equitable healthcare access.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates AI in insurance to prevent bias against marginalized communities, aligning with consumer protection and digital equity standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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signed · Louisiana · House May 29, 2026

HB 853: ADVERTISING: Provides relative to misleading solicitations by nongovernment entities (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

HB 853 prevents private companies from misleading consumers with solicitations that mimic government communications. It bans using fake government seals, references to state laws, or phrases like "final notice" to trick people into thinking a bill is from the government. Businesses must include clear disclaimers stating the offer isn’t government-related and explain subscription terms upfront. Violators face $1,000 fines per violation, plus triple damages for consumers harmed. The law directly affects all non-government businesses sending customer solicitations in Louisiana.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyPrevents deceptive digital solicitations mimicking government, requiring clear disclaimers and protecting consumers from misleading tech practices per consumer protection indicators.92% confidence

signed · Louisiana · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 290: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: Provides for concurrence of a public school system prior to changing certain information assigned to a student in the data collection system. (gov sig)

SB 290 requires Louisiana's state Department of Education to obtain approval from a local public school system before changing a student's "exit code" in the state data system if it differs from the code assigned by the school. This directly affects the state education department and local school systems, as it mandates their collaboration before altering certain student data. The key provision adds a requirement to existing law, ensuring schools have a say in how their students' data is recorded in the state system. This is a procedural change to data management, not a substantive education policy shift. The bill is currently pending in the Education Committee.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires school approval before altering student data, protecting privacy in education data systems per bill's mandate on data recording changes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

signed · Louisiana · House May 29, 2026

HB 916: CLERKS OF COURT: Provides for an additional filing fee for recordation of documents with the clerk of court (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

HB 916 adds a $5 fee for recording certain legal documents (like property deeds) with Louisiana clerks of court, effective January 1, 2027. The fee is collected by clerks and sent monthly to the Court Modernization and Technology Fund, which funds court technology upgrades and integration with a statewide electronic filing system. This directly affects individuals and businesses filing documents with local courts, as they will pay the additional fee. The funds specifically support modernizing court technology and creating a unified digital filing platform across all Louisiana courts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdds $5 fee to fund court technology modernization, directly increasing revenue for government program funding.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates $5 filing fee to fund court technology upgrades and statewide electronic filing system modernization, directly advancing court technology infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing