HB197

Provides for the use of artificial intelligence by healthcare providers

Introduced·2/18/26
Ment Text

Louisiana HB197 regulates the use of artificial intelligence by healthcare providers.

Louisiana HB197 establishes rules for the use of artificial intelligence by healthcare providers. It allows AI to assist with administrative or analytical tasks but prohibits it from making treatment decisions, interacting directly with patients, or generating therapeutic recommendations. The Louisiana Department of Health will enforce penalties and investigate complaints. Violations incur a civil penalty of up to $10,000.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Welfare Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Mar 9

House

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.

Feb 20

House

First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/20/2026.

Feb 18

House

Prefiled.