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LA HB639

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Bayham

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Paid political advertisements created using artificial intelligence must include a clear and understandable disclosure stating the content was AI-generated, applying to oral, visual, digital, and written materials

  • Telephone and automated campaign calls created using AI must disclose at the beginning of the call that artificial intelligence was used to create the communication

  • Violations involving political materials carry criminal penalties of up to $2,000 in fines and/or up to 2 years imprisonment

  • Violations involving telephone campaign communications carry civil fines up to $2,500 for first offense and up to $5,000 for subsequent violations

  • Media entities broadcasting political content they did not create or control are exempt from the disclosure requirements

Legislative Description

Requires disclosure of the use of artificial intelligence in campaign materials and telephone communications

ELECTIONS/CAMPAIGNS

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

House and Governmental Affairs2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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