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AI Summary
SB246 establishes requirements for health insurance issuers using AI or automated systems, effective August 1, 2026. This preliminary analysis is based on the title and description only.
Business Impact
If you operate as a health insurance issuer using AI, you must comply with new requirements by August 1, 2026, or face penalties.
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
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What This Means
SB246, introduced in Louisiana, aims to regulate health insurance issuers' use of AI and automated systems. Effective from August 1, 2026, this analysis is preliminary and subject to change upon release of the full bill text.
Key Provisions
- This preliminary analysis does not cover specific provisions or requirements due to the unavailability of the full text. Further analysis will be provided once the full bill text is available.
Latest Legislative Action
Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Regina Barrow D | Sponsor | SD-015 |
| W. Jay Luneau D | Sponsor | SD-029 |
Amendments (6)
Senate Committee Amendment #748 INS Draft
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Senate Committee Amendment #747 INS Draft
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Senate Committee Amendment #681 INS Draft
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Senate Committee Amendment #679 INS Draft
Pending
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Senate Committee Amendment #772 INS Proposed
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Senate Floor Legislative Bureau Amendment #876 Miller G. Proposed
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Full Legal Analysis
SB246, introduced in the Louisiana legislature, seeks to establish specific requirements for health insurance issuers that utilize artificial intelligence or automated decision systems. The bill, effective August 1, 2026, is analyzed based on its title and official description only. This preliminary analysis does not cover specific provisions or requirements due to the unavailability of the full text. Further analysis will be provided once the full bill text is released to ensure comprehensive understanding.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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