SB346

Prohibits the use of deepfake material against students enrolled in K-12. (8/1/26)

Complete·5/29/26

Louisiana SB346 prohibits the use of deepfake material against K-12 students by school personnel.

Louisiana SB346 prohibits students, faculty, administrative staff, or other employees at elementary or secondary schools from using deepfake material against K-12 students with the intent to coerce, harass, intimidate, or maliciously disseminate or sell the material. The bill defines "deepfake" as any audio or visual media created, altered, or digitally manipulated to falsely appear authentic.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

96 Yea

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0 Nay

9 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 22

12:30 PM

Senate Committee on Education

History

May 29

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 496.

May 29

Senate

Effective date 8/1/2026.

May 25

House

Signed by the Speaker of the House.