SB 97 Louisiana Senate · 2024 Regular Session

POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS: Regulates the use of deep fakes and artificial intelligence technology in political advertising. (gov sig)

This bill regulates the use of deep fakes and artificial intelligence technology in political advertising. It directly affects political candidates, campaigns, and media outlets that produce or distribute digital content for election purposes. The legislation establishes rules to prevent the creation or dissemination of AI-generated deceptive content intended to influence voters. By setting these standards, the bill aims to increase transparency and reduce the potential for misinformation during political campaigns.
Bill status vetoed 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
May 2024
Senate Passage
May 2024
House Passage
May 2024
Vetoed
Jun 2024
Introduced Feb 28, 2024 Vetoed Jun 20, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Apr 9, 2024 · House May 28, 2024

How they voted

360
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 38
Apr 9, 2024
D Democratic12
11 Yea 1
91% Yea
R Republican26
25 Yea 1
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
18
Key actions
5
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Jun 20, 2024
Vetoed
Vetoed by the Governor.
upper
May 29, 2024
Upper · Passed
Amendments proposed by the House read and concurred in by a vote of 37 yeas and 0 nays.
upper
May 28, 2024
Lower · Passed
Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 78, nays 21. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.
lower
May 22, 2024
Introduced
Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments.
lower
May 21, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably (15-0). Referred to the Legislative Bureau.
lower
Apr 11, 2024
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
lower
Apr 9, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title and passed by a vote of 37 yeas and 0 nays; ordered reengrossed and sent to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
upper
Apr 3, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported with amendments.
upper
Mar 11, 2024
Committee
Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs.
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors