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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 9, 2026

HB 119: CRIME: Provides relative to unlawful conduct involving images of another person created by artificial intelligence (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

HB 119 makes it a crime to unlawfully share, sell, or possess AI-generated images of another person that show nudity or intimate body parts without authorization, with intent to coerce, harass, or intimidate. It directly affects anyone creating or distributing such AI images without permission, especially targeting cases involving minors (under 17), which carry harsher penalties. The law imposes penalties of up to one year in prison for general violations and up to five years (with at least one year mandatory) if the victim is a minor. It also adds new provisions to existing laws about "sexting" involving AI-generated intimate images. The bill creates specific criminal penalties for these actions without addressing broader policy impacts.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new criminal offense for AI image sharing with penalties, expanding criminalization rather than advancing reform or protecting rights.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyStrengthens data privacy by criminalizing unauthorized sharing of AI-generated intimate images, protecting digital rights and preventing harm, especially to minors.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Louisiana · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 750: CONSUMERS/PROTECTION: Provides for cancellation of automatic renewal subscriptions

HB 750, the "Click-to-Cancel Act," requires businesses in Louisiana to clearly disclose automatic renewal terms before consumers sign up for subscriptions and provide an easy way to cancel. It directly affects consumers who subscribe to services (like streaming or software) and businesses offering those subscriptions. Key provisions mandate that businesses: (1) show all renewal details (including charges and cancellation policy) in clear, visible language before payment; (2) give a simple cancellation method as easy as signing up; and (3) keep records of consumer consent for at least three years. The law aims to prevent hidden charges and make it straightforward for consumers to stop recurring payments.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates clear disclosure and easy cancellation for digital subscriptions, regulating tech companies to protect consumers from deceptive auto-renewals.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Louisiana · House Jun 8, 2026

HB 1052: CHILDRENS CODE: Provides relative to confidentiality policies and procedures pertaining to work product created, received, or maintained by child advocacy centers and multidisciplinary investigative teams

This bill strengthens privacy protections for sensitive information handled by child advocacy centers and multidisciplinary investigative teams in Louisiana. It establishes that work product - including forensic interviews, medical records, and case notes - created during child abuse investigations is confidential and exempt from public records requests, subpoenas, and most legal discovery. The law requires these organizations to adopt written confidentiality policies that limit information sharing to authorized team members and allow disclosure only through court orders or specific legal exceptions. These provisions aim to protect the privacy of children and families while enabling professionals to collaborate effectively on abuse investigations.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens privacy protections for child abuse investigations, protecting sensitive evidence and supporting effective law enforcement operations.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens data privacy protections for sensitive information handled by child advocacy centers, explicitly exempting work product from public records requests and subpoenas.90% 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 8, 2026

HB 874: TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Provides with respect to electronic credentials (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

HB 874 allows Louisiana state-issued credentials (like professional licenses and IDs) to be provided digitally through electronic wallets. It requires the Commissioner of Administration to work with specific groups - including the Louisiana State Bar Association (for bar membership cards), the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (for referee credentials), and Louisiana universities (for faculty/student IDs) - to implement these digital options. The bill does not change existing credential requirements but adds a digital format option for approved credentials. This affects professionals and institutions that currently issue physical credentials, making them accessible via mobile wallets. The bill focuses on enabling digital delivery, not altering the underlying credential rules.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEnables digital credentials via electronic wallets, advancing tech integration in state services without privacy/security limitations.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Louisiana · Senate Jun 2, 2026

SB 80: COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Provides for the regulation of certain broadband services. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

SB 80 establishes Louisiana's Office of Broadband Development and Connectivity as the sole authority to oversee and enforce compliance for state-funded broadband programs like GUMBO 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0. It requires broadband providers receiving state funds to meet specific deployment milestones (e.g., 10%, 35%, 60%, 85%, and 100% coverage) before receiving payments, with final disbursements contingent on verified completion. The bill also creates a formal process for residents and municipalities to file complaints about service issues like slow speeds, pricing, or coverage gaps, and authorizes the office to impose penalties for noncompliance. These provisions directly affect broadband grantees, providers using state funds, and residents in areas covered by Louisiana's broadband initiatives.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes Office of Broadband Development to enforce deployment milestones for state-funded broadband programs, directly expanding internet access coverage as required by milestones.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

passed both · Louisiana · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SCR 69: AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES: To urge and request the American Sugarcane League, LSU AgCenter, and Southern University Agricultural Center, in collaboration with agricultural manufacturers, to continue work on furthering technology and research into equipment to reduce the dependency of burning sugarcane.

This bill is a non-binding resolution that asks the American Sugarcane League, LSU AgCenter, and Southern University Agricultural Center to keep researching new equipment that reduces the need to burn sugarcane fields after harvest. The request specifically targets these organizations and agricultural manufacturers to develop technology that addresses air quality and soil health concerns while maintaining efficient farming practices. As a procedural measure, the resolution does not create new laws or regulations but instead formally encourages ongoing collaborative work on this specific agricultural issue.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill urges research to reduce sugarcane burning, improving air quality and soil health, which aligns with advancing clean energy and reducing fossil fuel dependence.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill urges research to reduce sugarcane burning, directly addressing air quality and pollution concerns.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly urges and requests continued work on technology and research to reduce sugarcane burning dependency.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed both · Louisiana · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SCR 68: TECHNOLOGY: Creates the Task Force on Blockchain and Digital Innovation.

This bill establishes a Task Force on Blockchain and Digital Innovation to study and report on developments in these technologies. The legislation directly affects the secretary of state, who is tasked with leading or overseeing the task force's work. Key provisions include setting the task force's operational timeline and explicitly assigning the secretary of state as the responsible official. Recent amendments adjust specific dates within the bill and clarify the secretary of state's role in the process.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes a task force to study and report on blockchain and digital innovation, indicating a proactive stance to advance and understand these technologies.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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