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Introduced
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 51:470.2(introductory paragraph) and (3) through (12), 470.3(F), 470.4(D) through (G), and 470.6(B) and to enact R.S. 51:470.2(13) and 470.4(H), relative to artificial intelligence; to provide for definitions; to establish a cause of action; to make technical changes; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Louisiana law to establish new protections related to the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) and an individual's identity. It defines "artificial intelligence" as a system that can perform tasks requiring human-like perception, cognition, or action. The bill creates a specific cause of action, meaning a legal basis for a lawsuit, for using AI to generate or create audiovisual content of an individual's identity for commercial purposes without their consent. This protection applies to individuals domiciled in Louisiana and extends to deceased individuals who were domiciled there at the time of their death. The bill also clarifies that claims for identity rights violations by AI cannot be brought until after August 1, 2026, even though other identity rights protections are effective from August 1, 2022. It maintains existing provisions for remedies such as monetary damages, injunctive relief, and attorney fees, and includes a presumption that alleged violations by media outlets are in furtherance of free speech rights, as per existing legal procedures.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/13/2026. (on 02/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB157&sbi=y |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1438809 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB157 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1438819 |
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