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LA HB459

LA HB459
Provides relative to the use of artificial intelligence in political campaigns

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Introduced
02/26/2026
In Committee
05/20/2026
Crossed Over
05/06/2026
Passed
06/09/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/09/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 18:1463(A), (F), and (G), 1483(7)(a)(iii), (b)(ii), and (c)(ii), (8), (11)(a) and (d)(ii), and 1501.1(A)(1), to enact R.S. 18:1463(H) and (I) and 1483(33), and to repeal R.S. 18:1463(C)(5), 1491.7(B)(22), and 1495.5(B)(21), relative to political campaigns; to provide for required disclosures in political materials and communications; to provide for disclosures related to the use of artificial intelligence to create the image or likeness of a candidate; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for campaign finance reporting requirements of persons other than candidates and committees; to provide relative to contributions and expenditures related to electioneering communications; to provide relative to coordinated expenditures; to provide for definitions; to provide for effectiveness; and to provide for related matters.

AI Summary

This bill requires clear disclosures when artificial intelligence (AI) is used to create or alter political campaign materials, specifically when it manipulates a candidate's or elected official's image, likeness, or voice in a way that could deceive voters, ensuring that such AI-generated content is clearly identified as such. It also expands the definition of "electioneering communication" to include communications that, based on their presentation and context, are reasonably intended to influence a vote in a specific election, and clarifies that individuals or groups making expenditures for these communications must report them if they exceed a certain amount, with penalties for violations including fines and imprisonment, though media entities are exempt if they have no control over the content of paid political announcements.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Effective date: 08/01/2026. (on 06/09/2026)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Campaign Finance and Political Spending
  • ‐ Voting Rights and Issues

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB459&sbi=y 02/26/2026
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1481244 06/16/2026
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1479839 06/02/2026
Analysis - Digest of CCRHB459 3645 6296 Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1479648 06/01/2026
Analysis - Summary of Senate Amendments to HB459 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1477902 05/27/2026
Analysis - Senate Green Sheet Digest for HB459 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1474981 05/20/2026
Senate Committee Amendment #4144 S&G Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1474676 05/20/2026
Senate Committee Amendment #4156 S&G Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1474782 05/20/2026
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1468967 05/05/2026
Analysis - Digest of HB459 Reengrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1469131 05/05/2026
House Floor Amendment #4893 Landry Mandie Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1468240 05/05/2026
House Floor Amendment #3811 Landry Mandie Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1462422 05/04/2026
House Floor Amendment #3490 Miller D. Adopted https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1460807 04/09/2026
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1458386 04/01/2026
Analysis - Digest of HB459 Engrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1458702 04/01/2026
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1445035 02/26/2026
Analysis - Digest of HB459 Original https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1445063 02/26/2026
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