HB157

Establishes a cause of action for misuse of artificial intelligence

Introduced·2/13/26
Ment Text

Louisiana HB157 establishes a cause of action for misuse of artificial intelligence.

Louisiana HB157 amends existing law to establish a cause of action for misuse of artificial intelligence. It defines key terms such as "artificial intelligence," "digital replica," and "identity." The bill sets an applicability date of August 1, 2026, for claims arising from the misuse of an individual's identity by artificial intelligence. It retains present law and adds provisions for damages, including the greater of one thousand dollars and actual damages, and disgorgement of profits.

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Where it stands

Current
Civil Law and Procedure Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 30

9:30 AM

House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure

History

Mar 9

House

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.

Feb 13

House

Prefiled.

Feb 13

House

Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.