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LA HB475
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Stephanie Berault
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AI Summary
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Healthcare professionals licensed in Louisiana must obtain verbal consent from patients before recording any part of an appointment or treatment for AI transcription purposes
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Patients have the right to opt out of AI transcription recordings during medical visits
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If a patient declines consent, the healthcare professional must conduct the appointment without using AI transcription software or services
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Enacts new section R.S. 37:22.1 under Louisiana law governing healthcare professional licensing
Legislative Description
Requires a healthcare provider to obtain a patient's consent prior to recording a medical visit
HEALTH CARE/PROVIDERS
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
3/9/2026