House Bill No. by Representative Fontenot aims to amend existing laws regarding the unlawful dissemination, possession, or sale of images created by artificial intelligence that depict individuals in a state of undress. The bill specifically adds "possession" to the current law, which previously only addressed dissemination and sale. It establishes that it is unlawful for any person to possess, disseminate, or sell such images with the intent to coerce, harass, or intimidate another person, particularly when the individual knows they are not authorized to do so.

The bill also revises the penalties for violations of these provisions. It increases the maximum imprisonment from six months to one year and raises the fine from $750 to $1,000. Additionally, if the victim is under the age of seventeen, the penalties become more severe, allowing for imprisonment of up to five years, with at least one year served without the possibility of parole, probation, or suspension of the sentence. Furthermore, the bill prohibits individuals under the age of seventeen from possessing, selling, or disseminating such images, aligning the consequences with those outlined in the Louisiana Children's Code.

Statutes affected:
HB119 Original: 14:14(A), 14:1(D)(1)