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State
Louisiana
Bill Number
HB157
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Narrow/Targeted
Last Action
Mar 9, 2026
Last Verified
May 22, 2026
Data Updated
May 22, 2026
Version
v2
What do these statuses mean?▼
Introduced— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
Affected Industries
General
What This Means
HB157 seeks to create a legal framework for addressing the misuse of artificial intelligence in Louisiana, defining what constitutes misuse and specifying penalties.
Key Provisions
Establishes a cause of action for misuse of artificial intelligence, defining misuse as unauthorized data manipulation or decision-making.
Specifies penalties including fines and damages for violations.
Latest Legislative Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.
Bill Sponsors
Name
Role
District
Vincent CoxR
Sponsor
HD-085
Compliance Checklist
Implement ethical standards for AI usage Who: Businesses using AI technologies Penalty: Potential legal action for misuse
Full Legal Analysis
HB157 introduces a cause of action for the misuse of artificial intelligence, defining misuse as unauthorized data manipulation or decision-making, with penalties including fines and damages.
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