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AI Summary
SB 42 prohibits the use of artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse materials in Louisiana, effective August 1, 2026. This analysis is preliminary and subject to change upon review of the full bill text.
Business Impact
If you use AI in content creation, you must ensure compliance with this prohibition by 8/1/26 or face legal penalties.
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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
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What This Means
SB 42 aims to combat the creation of child sexual abuse materials by prohibiting the use of artificial intelligence for such purposes, effective August 1, 2026. This analysis is preliminary and subject to change upon review of the full bill text.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits the use of AI to create child sexual abuse materials.
- Effective date set for August 1, 2026.
- This analysis is preliminary and based on the official description and may not capture all aspects of the bill without the full text.
- The bill may contain additional provisions or exceptions, and definitions, potential penalties, or enforcement mechanisms should be reviewed once the full bill text is available.
Latest Legislative Action
Senate conference committee members appointed: Edmonds, Cloud, and Hodges.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 46)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Adrian Fisher D | Sponsor | HD-016 |
| Aimee Freeman D | Sponsor | HD-098 |
| Alonzo Knox D | Sponsor | HD-093 |
| Annie Spell R | Sponsor | HD-045 |
| Barbara Freiberg R | Sponsor | HD-070 |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 5)
S ·
Senate Vote on SB 42 AMENDMENT # 870 BY EDMONDS REJECT (#891) ·
May 18, 2026
36 Yea
0 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
S ·
Senate Vote on SB 42 REJECT (#891) ·
May 18, 2026
36 Yea
0 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
H ·
House Vote on SB 42 FINAL PASSAGE (#995) ·
May 7, 2026
96 Yea
0 Nay
9 Other
Passed ✓
Amendments (2)
Senate Floor Amendment #870 Edmonds Adopted
Adopted
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House Floor Amendment #5262 Amedee Adopted
Adopted
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Compliance Checklist
Ensure AI systems are not used to create prohibited content.
Who: All businesses using AI for content generation.
Deadline: By 8/1/26
Penalty: Legal consequences for non-compliance.
Who: All businesses using AI for content generation.
Deadline: By 8/1/26
Penalty: Legal consequences for non-compliance.
Full Legal Analysis
SB 42 is a legislative measure that prohibits the use of artificial intelligence in the creation of child sexual abuse materials. The effective date is set for August 1, 2026. This analysis is preliminary and based on the official description, and the absence of the full text limits the ability to provide a comprehensive review. The bill may contain additional provisions or exceptions, and definitions, potential penalties, or enforcement mechanisms should be reviewed once the full bill text is available.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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