Senate Bill No. 346, introduced by Senator Barrow, aims to prohibit the use of deepfake material against K-12 students in Louisiana. The bill enacts a new section, R.S. 17:416.14.1, which specifically forbids students, faculty members, administrative staff, and other employees at elementary and secondary schools from using deepfake content with the intent to coerce, harass, intimidate, or maliciously disseminate or sell such material. The bill also provides a clear definition of "Deepfake," outlining that it refers to any audio or visual media that has been altered or manipulated to falsely represent an individual's speech or conduct, while excluding works of political, public interest, or newsworthy value.

Additionally, the bill grants the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) the authority to collaborate with the state Department of Education to develop and adopt rules and regulations necessary for implementing these provisions. The law is set to take effect on August 1, 2026.