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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

signed · Louisiana · House May 15, 2026

HB 883: GAMBLING: Provides relative to enforcement of illegal online gambling (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

HB 883 defines illegal online gambling as any internet-based game where players risk money for potential winnings, including sites using dual-currency systems. It targets operators, payment processors, and platform providers (like websites hosting gambling content), requiring them to block transactions with sites listed by the attorney general. Violations can result in fines up to $210,000 for operators or $20,000 for facilitators, plus up to five years in prison, with doubled penalties if minors are involved. The bill also mandates forfeiture of profits from illegal gambling activities.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill imposes criminal penalties for online gambling operations, expanding criminalization (fines, prison terms) rather than advancing reform or reducing enforcement.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill imposes strict penalties on online gambling platforms, restricting technology-enabled gambling services through transaction blocking and heavy fines.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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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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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passed · Louisiana · House May 11, 2026

HB 617: CONSUMERS: Provides with respect to hidden fees charged to consumers

HB 617 requires businesses to clearly display the total price - including all mandatory fees or surcharges - before a consumer makes a purchase or booking. It directly affects all businesses selling goods or services to consumers, including restaurants, ride-share apps, and online platforms. Key provisions mandate that businesses disclose factors determining final prices (like distance or time), mandatory fees, and that costs may vary, all in clear, conspicuous language at the point of sale or advertising. Exemptions include businesses already complying with federal rules for broadband, cable, satellite, and live-event ticket pricing. The bill does not ban fees but ensures consumers see the full cost upfront, avoiding hidden charges.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires tech platforms (online services) to disclose fees transparently, aligning with consumer protection regulations for digital services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access

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