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signed · Louisiana · House May 15, 2026

HB 141: COURTS: Provides relative to certain information on court filings

HB 141 requires attorneys to remove specific personal information from court filings starting January 1, 2026, directly affecting lawyers who file documents. The bill prohibits including the first five digits of Social Security numbers, tax IDs, driver's license numbers, full birth dates, financial account numbers, or other protected data. It mandates electronic filing systems (with paper as an alternative) managed by Louisiana Clerks' Remote Access Authority, ensuring filings are deemed filed at the time of electronic confirmation. Public access to electronically filed documents will follow existing rules for paper filings. The law aims to protect individuals' private information from being exposed in court records.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates removal of sensitive personal data (SSN, financial IDs) from court filings, directly enhancing data privacy protections in digital document handling.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Louisiana · House May 15, 2026

HB 98: CRIMINAL/VICTIMS: Provides a penalty for the unlawful disclosure of confidential information relating to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

HB 98 strengthens protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking by creating criminal penalties for unauthorized disclosure of their confidential information. The bill prohibits individuals from intentionally releasing, disclosing, transferring, or disseminating victim-identifying details - such as abuse status, family members, or agency involvement - and imposes fines up to $2,500 or up to one year in prison for violations. It also shields community shelters from liability if staff or others unlawfully disclose such information. These provisions apply to service providers, law enforcement, and agencies handling victim cases, ensuring sensitive data remains confidential. The bill focuses on concrete policy changes to prevent re-victimization through information leaks.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeStrengthens victim protections by penalizing unauthorized disclosure of confidential info, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of victim safety and rights.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects victim data privacy through criminal penalties for unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, directly aligning with data privacy safeguards in technology policy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Louisiana · Senate May 15, 2026

SB 106: PUBLIC RECORDS: Provides that certain photographs, audio or video recordings, digital images regarding a crime scene or used in a criminal prosecution are not public records available for release or to be copied except by clerk of court or a court order. (8/1/26)

SB 106 makes certain crime scene photographs, videos (including body camera footage), audio recordings, and digital images confidential under Louisiana law. It directly affects law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, coroners, and other public bodies that collect or maintain such evidence used in criminal cases. The bill prohibits these materials from being released as public records, except when a court specifically orders disclosure. This change applies to all media depicting crime scenes, evidence, or victims' bodies that may be used in criminal proceedings, regardless of who created or holds the material. The law ensures these sensitive materials remain confidential without a judicial order.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestricts public access to crime scene evidence, weakening law enforcement oversight and transparency in criminal cases.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts public access to digital crime scene evidence, enhancing data privacy protections for sensitive digital records.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Louisiana · House May 15, 2026

HB 547: ELECTION OFFENSES: Provides for election offenses

HB 547 prohibits anyone from knowingly photographing, recording, or reproducing voter registration information found in precinct registers. This law directly affects election workers, poll workers, and others who handle physical voter registration materials at polling locations. The key provision bans these specific actions to protect voter privacy, with penalties for violations outlined in the bill. It focuses on preventing unauthorized access to sensitive voter data during elections. The bill does not change voter eligibility or election procedures, only restricting how precinct registration records may be handled.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProtects voter data privacy by prohibiting unauthorized recording of registration info, aligning with data privacy safeguards in technology policy.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

passed · Louisiana · House May 6, 2026

HCR 76: HEALTH CARE: Continues the Health Inequities and Disparities in Rural Areas Task Force

This bill creates the Health Inequities and Disparities in Rural Areas Task Force to study health issues in Louisiana's rural communities and develop strategies to improve care. The task force will be made up of representatives from nursing, medical, hospital, and patient advocacy groups, along with state health officials. Its main duties include identifying causes of health gaps, exploring ways to reduce provider shortages, and studying how technology like telehealth can help rural residents access care. The group must submit a written report to the House and Senate health committees by February 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a task force to study rural health inequities and develop strategies to improve care and reduce provider shortages.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly studies how technology like telehealth can help address rural health inequities, indicating a supportive stance toward digital health solutions.65% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · Louisiana · House May 5, 2026

HB 897: HEALTH: Provides relative to protecting healthcare data

HB 897 protects patient healthcare data for participants in Louisiana's Pregnancy and Baby Care Initiative. It requires healthcare providers (general contractors and subcontractors) to obtain written consent before sharing any identifiable health information, provide clear privacy notices explaining what data will be shared and with whom, and offer an easy way for patients to revoke consent. Providers must also give patients free access to their records within 10 business days. Violations could lead to contract termination by the Department of Children and Family Services, following standard state procedures.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects patient data rights through consent requirements, privacy notices, and record access, directly advancing healthcare privacy protections per topic indicators.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires written consent for health data sharing, privacy notices, and patient access to records - directly strengthens data privacy protections in healthcare technology systems.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · Louisiana · House Apr 30, 2026

HR 38: CONGRESS: Memorializes Congress to reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and to restore the rights of privacy and protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

This resolution from the Louisiana House of Representatives asks the U.S. Congress to reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. It calls for repealing and rewriting the USA Patriot Act to limit warrantless searches and investigations of American citizens. The bill seeks to restore privacy rights and Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures. It also urges state officials to uphold constitutional rights and avoid participating in any violations of citizens' rights.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill seeks to restore privacy rights and Fourth Amendment protections, limiting warrantless searches and strengthening civil liberties within the criminal justice framework.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill seeks to reform FISA and repeal Patriot Act provisions to restore privacy rights and Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches, directly supporting digital privacy and data protection.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · Louisiana · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 190: LIABILITY/TORTS: Provides for a standard of care in certain activities related to software and computer programs

HB 190 establishes a legal duty for software creators and sellers in Louisiana to exercise "reasonable care" when designing, developing, licensing, manufacturing, or selling interactive software that uses user data for personalized experiences. This directly affects tech companies operating in Louisiana that produce such software. The bill sets a specific standard of care for these activities but clarifies it does not replace existing liability laws like the Louisiana Products Liability Act. It focuses on defining responsibility for software design and data use, without creating new causes of action.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyImposes 'reasonable care' standard on software companies handling user data, enhancing consumer protection in data privacy practices without weakening existing laws.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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