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AI Summary
Creates the crime of unlawful dissemination or sale of AI-generated images of others.
Business Impact
If you sell AI-generated images in Louisiana, you must comply by 8/1/2024 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
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What This Means
SB6 establishes a new crime related to the unlawful dissemination or sale of images created by artificial intelligence.
Key Provisions
- Creates a crime for unlawful dissemination or sale of AI-generated images.
- Applies to images of individuals created by artificial intelligence.
- Effective date set for August 1, 2024.
Latest Legislative Action
Effective date 8/1/2024.
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Connick R | Sponsor | SD-008 |
Roll Call Votes
S ·
Senate Vote on SB 6 CONCUR (#766) ·
May 15, 2024
35 Yea
0 Nay
4 Other
Passed ✓
H ·
House Vote on SB 6 FINAL PASSAGE (#1040) ·
May 14, 2024
94 Yea
0 Nay
11 Other
Passed ✓
S ·
Senate Vote on SB 6 FINAL PASSAGE (#227) ·
Apr 8, 2024
39 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Amendments (8)
Senate Committee Amendment #669 JUDC Proposed
Pending
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Senate Committee Amendment #664 JUDC Draft
Pending
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Senate Committee Amendment #643 JUDC Draft
Pending
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Senate Floor Amendment #968 Connick Adopted
Adopted
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Senate Floor Amendment #1753 Connick Adopted
Adopted
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House Committee Amendment #3644 ACRJ Draft
Pending
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House Committee Amendment #3680 ACRJ Proposed
Pending
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House Floor Amendment #4058 Villio Proposed
Pending
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Compliance Checklist
Ensure AI-generated images are not unlawfully disseminated or sold.
Who: Businesses and individuals using AI for image creation
Deadline: 2024-08-01
Penalty: Criminal charges
Who: Businesses and individuals using AI for image creation
Deadline: 2024-08-01
Penalty: Criminal charges
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