LA HB295

Prohibits designing, developing, or deploying AI chatbots capable of soliciting minors for sexually explicit conduct, transmitting sexual imagery to minors, or encouraging minors to commit suicide, self-harm, or violence

Criminal penalties include up to one year imprisonment and fines up to $100,000; civil penalties of up to $100,000 per violation also apply

Requires covered entities to implement age verification using government ID or comparable technology before allowing chatbot access; self-attestation or birth date entry alone is insufficient

Bans minors from accessing "AI companions" designed to simulate emotional, therapeutic, or companionship interactions

Mandates chatbots disclose they are AI systems at the start of each interaction and every 30 minutes, and prohibits them from claiming to be human or licensed professionals