LA SB42: Prohibits using artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse materials. (8/1/26)

In one paragraph

Act 892 updates Louisiana's child sexual abuse materials law (R.S. 14:81.1) to cover AI. A 'child' now includes an image or other visual representation created or generated by electronic or digital means, including AI, that a reasonable person would find virtually indistinguishable from a real child under 17. 'Produce' now includes causing such material to be digitally generated, including by AI, and the definition of the materials expressly covers computer-generated images and data stored electronically. Effective August 1, 2026.

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What it means for business

Generating, distributing or possessing AI-created child sexual abuse material is covered by Louisiana's existing criminal statute; AI image services should block such outputs.

Key provisions

1. 1'Child' includes AI-generated or digital images virtually indistinguishable from a real child under 17 (R.S. 14:81.1(B)(3))
2. 2'Child sexual abuse materials' covers digital and computer-generated images and data capable of conversion into an image
3. 3'Produce' includes causing material to be digitally generated, including by artificial intelligence (R.S. 14:81.1(B)(9))
4. 4Existing offenses and penalties under R.S. 14:81.1 now apply to AI-generated material
5. 5Signed June 9, 2026 as Act 892; effective August 1, 2026

Latest legislative action

Jun 9, 2026. Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 892

Sponsors (showing 5 of 46)

Roll call votes (showing 3 of 5)

Amendments (2)

• Senate Floor Amendment #870 Edmonds Adopted Adopted
• House Floor Amendment #5262 Amedee Adopted Adopted