Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana SB42: CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Prohibits using artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse materials. (8/1/26)
Status: Signed into law, June 9, 2026
What the bill says
An act To amend and reenact R.S. 14:81.1(B)(3) and (9), relative to child sexual abuse materials; to prohibit the use of artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse materials; to provide relative to definitions; and to provide for related matters.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 14:81.1(B)(3) and (9), relative to child sexual abuse materials; to prohibit the use of artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse materials; to provide relative to definitions; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 14:81.1(B)(3) and (9) are hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows: §81.1. Child sexual abuse materials * * * B. For purposes of this Section, the following definitions shall apply: * * * (3) "Child sexual abuse materials" is any photograph, videotape, film, visual depiction that is digitally generated, including by artificial intelligence, or other reproduction, whether electronic or otherwise, of any sexual performance involving a child under the age of seventeen. * * * (9) "Produce" means to photograph, videotape, film, cause to be digitally Page 1 of Coding: Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law; words in boldface type and underscored are additions. SLS 26RS-74 ORIGINAL SB NO. generated, including by artificial intelligence, or otherwise reproduce child sexual abuse materials, or to solicit, promote, or coerce any child for the purpose of child sexual abuse materials. * * * The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Senate Legislative Services. The keyword, summary, …
Sponsors
- Edmonds, Rick (R, 6) · primary sponsor
- Miguez, Blake (R, 22)
- Amedée, Beryl (R, 51)
- Bacala, Tony (R, 59)
- Bayham Jr., Michael (R, 103)
- Berault, Stephanie (R, 76)
- Billings, Beth (R, 56)
- Boudreaux, Doyle (R, 39)
- Boyd, Delisha (D, 102)
- Broussard, Reese (R, 37)
- Bryant, Marcus (D, 96)
- Carrier, Dewith (R, 32)
Latest actions
- : Effective date 8/1/2026.
- : Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 892.
- : Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
- : Signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
- : Notice House adopted the Conference Committee Report.
- : Conference Committee Report read, roll called, yeas 91, nays 0. The Conference Committee Report was adopted.
- : Scheduled for floor debate on 05/31/2026.
- : Notice of Senate adoption of Conference Committee Report.
- : Conference Committee Report read; adopted by a vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays.
Votes
- House Vote on SB 42, ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT (#1792) (May 31, 2026): 91 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Vote on SB 42, ADOPT (#1567) (May 29, 2026): 35 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Vote on SB 42, REJECT (#891) (May 18, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Vote on SB 42, FINAL PASSAGE (#995) (May 7, 2026): 96 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Vote on SB 42, FINAL PASSAGE (#1029) (May 7, 2026): 90 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Vote on SB 42, FINAL PASSAGE (#86) (March 23, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SB42?
- SB42 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Prohibits using artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse materials. (8/1/26).
- What does SB42 do?
- In its own words: An act To amend and reenact R.S. 14:81.1(B)(3) and (9), relative to child sexual abuse materials; to prohibit the use of artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse materials; to provide relative to definitions; and to provide for related matters.
- What is the status of SB42?
- Signed into law as of June 9, 2026. Latest action: Effective date 8/1/2026. (June 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB42?
- Edmonds, Rick (R, 6), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB42?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SB42
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