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This resolution requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study and make recommendations regarding the inclusion of digital products within the Louisiana Products Liability Act. The resolution notes that the current Products Liability Act establishes exclusive liability theories for manufacturers when products are unreasonably dangerous, and recent legislative action (Act No. 10 of the 2024 Third Extraordinary Session) has already recognized and defined digital products. The resolution argues that digital product designers and manufacturers should be held to the same safety standards as traditional product manufacturers, particularly in light of judicial interpretations of Section 230 of U.S. Code that have complicated liability issues. The Louisiana State Law Institute is urged to examine how digital products might be incorporated into the existing products liability framework, with a requirement to report its findings and recommendations to the legislature by February 1, 2026. This study is motivated by a desire to ensure consumer protection and establish clear safety standards for digital products in Louisiana.

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