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 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 · 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 475: HEALTH CARE/PROVIDERS: Requires a healthcare provider to obtain a patient's consent prior to recording a medical visit

HB 475 requires healthcare providers in Louisiana to obtain a patient's verbal consent before using artificial intelligence to transcribe medical appointments or treatments. If a patient declines consent, providers must conduct the appointment without AI transcription. This bill directly affects licensed healthcare professionals and their patients by establishing a clear consent process for AI-assisted documentation. The key provision mandates that providers cannot use AI transcription tools without explicit patient agreement, with an opt-out option ensuring no forced use of the technology. The legislation focuses solely on the consent requirement for AI transcription, not general recording practices.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires patient consent for AI transcription in medical visits, protecting patient privacy and autonomy in healthcare documentation.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates patient consent for AI transcription to protect data privacy, directly aligning with privacy protection indicators in technology policy.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 · House May 29, 2026

HB 220: COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Provides relative to reporting child exploitation on covered platforms (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

HB 220 requires "covered platforms" (like social media, video games, and messaging apps that host user-generated content) to implement a clear, easy-to-use reporting mechanism for suspected child exploitation content. Platforms must provide plain-language labels like "Report Child Sexual Exploitation," allow anonymous reporting without account registration, and confirm receipt of reports. Non-compliant platforms face civil penalties of up to $5,000 per day, with funds directed to child cybercrime investigations. The law excludes email services, government sites, educational tools, and non-user-generated content platforms from its requirements.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates anonymous reporting for child exploitation on tech platforms, enhancing user privacy and safety, aligning with digital rights protection.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology