Technology

signed · Louisiana · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 431: MUNICIPAL: Requires certain training for certain local officials (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

HB 431 requires mayors and governing authorities in Louisiana municipalities with 15,000 or fewer residents (per the latest federal census) to complete 16 hours annually of state-approved training. The training covers specific topics like ethics, harassment prevention, cybersecurity, procurement, and emergency preparedness, organized into 13 categories by the Louisiana Municipal Association. Compliance will be verified through annual attestation included with municipal financial reports and publicly listed by the legislative auditor. The law takes effect January 1, 2027, and applies to elected officials but not temporary appointees serving less than one year.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates cybersecurity training for local officials, directly addressing cybersecurity as a required competency in municipal governance.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Louisiana · House Jun 8, 2026

HB 807: FUNDS/FUNDING: Establishes the Workforce Instructor Capacity Investment Program to enhance workforce training programs to meet employer demand in certain industry sectors (EN INCREASE SD EX See Note)

HB 807 establishes a special fund within Louisiana's state treasury to support the Community and Technical College System's workforce training programs. It directly affects community colleges and private-sector employers in high-demand industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and information technology by providing funding to hire more instructors and expand training capacity. Key provisions include using the fund for rapid-response instructor deployment, recruitment incentives, temporary instructors, and salary supplements - while prohibiting these funds from replacing existing state higher education funding. The program requires annual reporting to legislative committees on fund usage, supported industries, and credentials awarded.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes a state treasury fund to allocate resources for workforce training programs, directly increasing state budget allocation for public education and economic development.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes special fund to hire instructors and expand workforce training in community colleges, directly increasing funding for higher education programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds workforce training for healthcare industry sectors via instructor capacity investments, directly supporting healthcare workforce development and employer demand needs.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds IT workforce training programs to meet employer demand in high-demand tech sectors within Louisiana's Community and Technical College System.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Louisiana · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 1070: CRIMINAL/JUSTICE: Provides relative to the Trial Court Case Management Information Fund (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD RV)

This bill requires courts to charge defendants an additional three-dollar fee, reduced to one dollar in smaller municipalities, to fund a trial court case management information system. The money collected is placed in a special state fund managed by the judicial administrator, which can only be used to develop and maintain computer systems that help judges, clerks, law enforcement, and other officials manage criminal and juvenile justice cases more efficiently. The bill also establishes the administrator's role in coordinating with policy boards and conducting compliance checks to ensure the fees are properly collected and spent.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds trial court case management systems to improve efficiency in criminal and juvenile justice case handling for judges, clerks, and law enforcement.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds development and maintenance of computer systems for court case management, directly supporting technology infrastructure in the justice system.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Louisiana · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 632: STUDENTS: Provides relative to information sharing for the purposes of Louisiana's Foundational Integrated Research System for Transformation (LA FIRST)

HB 632 requires Louisiana public schools, including charter schools, to share student personal information (such as Social Security numbers, full names, and dates of birth) with the state Department of Education. The state must then create unique identifiers from this data, remove all personal details, and share only nonpersonal information with the Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Public Policy Center and other designated state entities for research under the LA FIRST system. The bill mandates that schools provide current student data plus five years of historical records, updated annually. This data-sharing mechanism is designed to support research and analysis while explicitly prohibiting the use of personally identifiable information in studies.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires anonymization of student data before sharing, enhancing privacy protections under LA FIRST research system90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Louisiana · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SB 289: PUBLIC RECORDS: Provides for confidentiality of certain information in public records requests for universities. (8/1/26)

SB 289 adds new exemptions to Louisiana's public records law for specific university records. It makes applicant information for executive roles (like presidents or athletic coaches) confidential until a finalist is named, protects donor identities (unless consented to disclosure), and shields proprietary research, unpublished data, and IP-related records from public requests. These exemptions expire when research is published, a patent is granted, or the institution determines the information no longer requires confidentiality. The bill directly affects public universities, job applicants for leadership positions, university donors, and researchers seeking to keep certain work private.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProtects IP and research data confidentiality, aligning with data privacy safeguards in technology policies.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Louisiana · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 488: SCHOOLS: Creates the School Safety Drone Response Pilot Program to supplement school crisis management and response plans. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

SB 488 establishes a pilot program to use drones as part of school safety and crisis response plans. The bill directly affects school districts by allowing them to incorporate drone technology into their existing emergency management strategies. It requires the state to fund this pilot program to test how drones can assist during school emergencies. The legislation amends the title to refer to 'Education' instead of 'Schools' to broaden the scope of the program.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill funds a pilot program to enhance school safety and crisis response, strengthening the educational environment and infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds and expands the use of drone technology in schools for safety, directly advancing the application of technology in education.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Louisiana · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 233: STATE AGENCIES: Establishes the Louisiana Statewide Data Exchange Compact. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

SB 233 establishes the Louisiana Statewide Data Exchange Compact, creating a standardized framework for secure data sharing between state agencies. It requires the Office of Technology Services to administer the compact, which agencies can voluntarily join to share sensitive information while meeting legal data security requirements. The compact mandates that participating agencies implement safeguards to protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of shared data. This applies to all state departments, boards, universities, and other covered agencies that choose to adopt the agreement.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates data security safeguards for state agency data sharing, enhancing cybersecurity and data privacy protections.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Louisiana · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 346: SCHOOLS: Prohibits the use of deepfake material against students enrolled in K-12. (8/1/26)

SB 346 prohibits K-12 schools and staff from creating or sharing deepfake audio or video content intended to coerce, harass, intimidate, or maliciously distribute against students. It defines "deepfake" as digitally altered media falsely appearing authentic (excluding political satire, news commentary, or clearly disclosed parodies), and requires the State Board of Education to develop implementation rules. The law directly affects all Louisiana public and private K-12 students and school employees, banning the use of manipulated media for harmful purposes. Key provisions include clear prohibitions on malicious deepfakes while preserving protected speech like satire, with enforcement through state education rules. The bill is currently pending in the Education Committee.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits deepfakes targeting students, enhancing school safety and protecting educational environment within K-12 context.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits malicious deepfake use in schools, protecting student privacy and digital rights from AI-generated harassment, aligning with data privacy safeguards.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology