SB347

Provides for the crime of "unlawful deepfake" to be added to the definition of power-based violence under the Campus Accountability and Safety Act. (gov sig)

Complete·5/29/26

Louisiana SB347 adds "unlawful deepfake" to the definition of power-based violence under the Campus Accountability and Safety Act.

Louisiana SB347 amends the definition of "power-based violence" under the Campus Accountability and Safety Act to include "unlawful deepfake." This term refers to audio or visual media created, altered, or manipulated to falsely appear authentic, replacing an individual's likeness with another. The bill excludes material deemed to have political, public interest, or newsworthy value, or that clearly discloses its non-authentic nature. The change becomes effective upon the governor's signature or the lapse of time for gubernatorial action.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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0 Nay

7 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. 497.

May 29

Senate

Effective date 5/29/2026.

May 25

House

Signed by the Speaker of the House.