LA HB157

Adds a statutory definition of "artificial intelligence" as an artificial system in software, hardware, or other context that solves tasks requiring human-like perception, cognition, planning, learning, communication, or physical action

Creates a new violation for using AI to generate or create audiovisual work of an individual's identity for commercial purposes without first obtaining consent from the individual or their authorized representative

Establishes that claims for AI-related identity misuse may only be brought for violations occurring after August 1, 2026, while existing identity rights claims apply to violations after August 1, 2022

Provides remedies including the greater of $1,000 or actual damages, disgorgement of profits from unauthorized use, injunctive relief, and reasonable attorney fees to prevailing parties

Applies to living Louisiana residents and deceased persons who were domiciled in Louisiana at death, with suits subject to anti-SLAPP provisions under Code of Civil Procedure Article 971