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SB 42

Louisiana Senate bill in Session 2026R.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: May 11, 2026.

CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Prohibits using artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse materials. (8/1/26).

Bill ID LA-2026R-SB-42
Session 2026R
Status in_committee
Committee concurrence - Sched. for 5/18/26
Senate in_committee 2026-05-11
Artificial Intelligence Criminal Justice
Sponsor
Rick Edmonds
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-10 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-11 Status in_committee
2026-05-11 Latest Action Received from the House with amendments.
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