House Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to establish a comprehensive consumer bill of rights regarding artificial intelligence (AI) in Louisiana. It introduces a new Part XIII to Chapter 10 of Title 38, which prohibits the state from entering into contracts for AI technology with entities from designated "foreign countries of concern," including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Cuba. The bill outlines residents' rights concerning AI usage, such as the right to know when they are interacting with AI, the right to control their children's use of AI, and the right to pursue civil remedies against unauthorized use of their likeness. It also mandates that companion chatbot platforms obtain parental consent for minors to create accounts and provides guidelines for protecting minors from harmful content.

Additionally, the bill enacts Chapter 70 of Title 51, detailing consumer protections related to bots and AI technologies, including civil penalties for violations and allowing the attorney general to investigate non-compliant platforms. It emphasizes transparency in AI interactions and the protection of personal data, requiring AI companies to deidentify personal information and obtain express consent for the use of individuals' likenesses. The effective date for these regulations is set for July 1, 2026, contingent upon legislative approval if vetoed by the governor. Overall, this legislation seeks to safeguard consumers' rights in the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence.