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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 May 7, 2026

HB 798: UTILITIES: Creates the Broadband and Cable Price Notice Act (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

HB 798, the Broadband and Cable Price Notice Act, requires internet and cable providers in Louisiana to give residential customers 30 days' written notice before raising prices for broadband or cable services. The notice must itemize all new charges, state the effective date and reason for the increase, and inform customers they can cancel without early fees if they act within 30 days of receiving the notice. Providers must deliver notices via the customer’s preferred billing channel (email, text, or mail) and keep records for two years. The law does not regulate prices but treats violations as unfair trade practices, allowing enforcement through Louisiana’s consumer protection laws. It takes effect January 1, 2027, applying only to price increases first notified after that date.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires broadband providers to disclose price changes with transparency and cancellation options, enhancing consumer control over internet service costs per consumer protection indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 470: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Enacts the Louisiana Workforce Development Equity and Opportunity Act (OR +$10,000,000 GF EX See Note)

HB 470 establishes Louisiana's Workforce Equity and Opportunity Program to support low-income residents from underrepresented minority groups in high-growth sectors like clean energy, healthcare, and information technology. The bill provides grants to training providers (with at least 60% of participants meeting targeted criteria) and direct financial support covering training costs, living expenses during training, and certification fees for eligible individuals. It prioritizes Historically Black Colleges and Universities and community colleges in low-income areas, allocating $10 million annually for implementation while requiring employer partnerships for guaranteed interviews and prevailing-wage jobs upon program completion.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides state-funded grants and direct financial support for workforce training, increasing public spending on equity programs as part of fiscal management.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides grants and financial support for workforce training programs targeting underrepresented groups, expanding educational access to high-growth sectors.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly targets clean energy as a high-growth sector for workforce training, providing grants and financial support for clean energy infrastructure development.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareTargets healthcare as a high-growth sector for workforce training, supporting medical professional development through grants and financial aid for training/certification.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides grants and financial support for training, living expenses, and certification fees to help underrepresented groups enter high-growth sectors, advancing employment opportunities and equity.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly targets information technology as a high-growth sector for workforce training, funding skills development and equity in tech careers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Professional Licensing Workforce Development

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in committee · Louisiana · Senate Mar 9, 2026

SB 267: INSURANCE PREMIUMS: Prohibits the use of a consumer's credit information and zip code in the underwriting or rating of auto insurance premiums. (8/1/26)

SB 267 would prevent Louisiana auto insurers from using a customer's credit history or zip code to set auto insurance premiums. This bill directly affects all auto insurance consumers in Louisiana and requires insurers to stop using these two specific factors in rate calculations. The key provision prohibits insurers from considering credit information and zip codes during underwriting or rating, as specified in the new law. If enacted, it would change how insurers determine premiums by eliminating these criteria from their pricing models.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits insurers from using credit history and zip codes (data points) in underwriting, directly advancing data privacy protections within technology policy framework.85% confidence

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signed · Louisiana · Senate May 15, 2026

SB 106: PUBLIC RECORDS: Provides that certain photographs, audio or video recordings, digital images regarding a crime scene or used in a criminal prosecution are not public records available for release or to be copied except by clerk of court or a court order. (8/1/26)

SB 106 makes certain crime scene photographs, videos (including body camera footage), audio recordings, and digital images confidential under Louisiana law. It directly affects law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, coroners, and other public bodies that collect or maintain such evidence used in criminal cases. The bill prohibits these materials from being released as public records, except when a court specifically orders disclosure. This change applies to all media depicting crime scenes, evidence, or victims' bodies that may be used in criminal proceedings, regardless of who created or holds the material. The law ensures these sensitive materials remain confidential without a judicial order.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestricts public access to crime scene evidence, weakening law enforcement oversight and transparency in criminal cases.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts public access to digital crime scene evidence, enhancing data privacy protections for sensitive digital records.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Law Enforcement Policing Tags Government Transparency

in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 913: FRAUD: Provides relative to protection of eligible adults from financial exploitation

HB 913 protects eligible adults (likely those with diminished capacity) from financial exploitation by requiring Louisiana financial institutions (banks, credit unions, etc.) to implement specific safeguards. Key provisions include: designating "trusted contact persons" (chosen by the adult), mandating twice-yearly staff training on recognizing fraud (like tech support scams), and allowing institutions to delay suspicious transactions. Institutions must notify trusted contacts if exploitation is suspected and follow clear procedures for extending transaction delays up to 25 business days. The bill focuses on concrete institutional actions rather than outcomes, defining exploitation and granting immunity to institutions acting in good faith.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates staff training on recognizing tech support scams (cybersecurity threat), requiring financial institutions to implement fraud prevention safeguards.90% confidence

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signed · Louisiana · Senate Jun 2, 2026

SB 353: POSTSECONDARY ED: Authorizes each postsecondary system management board to digitize student IDs for use in LA Wallet. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)

SB 353 requires the Louisiana State University (LSU) Board of Supervisors to make student identification cards available as digital credentials in LA Wallet by August 1, 2027. This bill directly affects LSU students, enabling them to use a digital version of their physical student ID through Louisiana's official digital wallet system. The key provision mandates that LSU must implement this digital ID option by the specified deadline, aligning with existing state rules for LA Wallet. The bill does not change student ID requirements but provides a digital alternative for campus access and official purposes.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates LSU to implement digital student IDs via LA Wallet, advancing digital credential adoption and state digital wallet integration.90% confidence

signed · Louisiana · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 287: BANKS/BANKING: Provides relative to virtual currency. (8/1/26)

SB 287 regulates virtual currency kiosks in Louisiana by requiring operators to: (1) process cancellation/refund requests within 10 business days and complete refunds within 90 days; (2) provide live toll-free phone support during operating hours; (3) disclose transaction terms, including a 72-hour cancellation window before irreversible transactions; and (4) issue detailed receipts showing refund policies, fees, and complaint contacts. It directly affects kiosk operators and customers using virtual currency services. The bill mandates quarterly reports to the financial institutions commissioner tracking all customer cancellation requests. These provisions aim to enhance consumer transparency and recourse for virtual currency transactions.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires transparency, refund timelines, and consumer safeguards for virtual currency kiosks, aligning with consumer protection in digital transactions.85% confidence

in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 421: LABOR: Provides relative to the use of automated decision systems with respect to employment decisions (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

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.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires employer transparency in AI hiring tools, mandates written notices for ADS use, bans retaliation for challenging decisions - directly protects workers' rights in employment decisions.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates transparency for AI employment decisions, protecting worker data privacy and rights through disclosure requirements and anti-retaliation rules.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Artificial Intelligence

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