Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 42: CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Prohibits using artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse materials. (8/1/26)
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- Introduced
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 42 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana Senate on February 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Prohibits using artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse materials. (8/1/26). Primary sponsor: Rick Edmonds (Republican). It lists 45 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 9, 2026): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 892.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13 · Republican 31
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Edmonds | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Beryl Amedée | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Tony Bacala | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Mike Bayham | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 103 |
| Stephanie Berault | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 76 |
| Beth Billings | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Doyle Boudreaux | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Delisha Boyd | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 102 |
| Reese "Skip" Broussard | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Marcus Bryant | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| Dewith Carrier | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Kim Carver | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Emily Chenevert | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Kim Coates | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Raymond Crews | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Peter Egan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
| Gabe Firment | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Adrian Fisher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Aimee Freeman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 98 |
| Barbara Freiberg | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 70 |
| Brian Glorioso | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
| Kellee Hennessy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Dodie Horton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Mike Johnson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
| Alonzo Knox | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 93 |
| Jeremy LaCombe | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Vanessa LaFleur | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 101 |
| Jacob Landry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
| Ed Larvadain | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Rodney Lyons | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
| Shane Mack | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 95 |
| Chasity Martinez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Michael Melerine | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Blake Miguez | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| Pat Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Ed Murray | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 97 |
| Candace Newell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 99 |
| Paul Sawyer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Rodney Schamerhorn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Laurie Schlegel | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
| Annie Spell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Sylvia Taylor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Lauren Ventrella | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Debbie Villio | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 79 |
| Mark Wright | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| John Wyble | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 75 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 892.
- Effective date 8/1/2026.
- Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
- Signed by the Speaker of the House.
- Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
- Conference Committee Report read, roll called, yeas 91, nays 0. The Conference Committee Report was adopted.
- Notice House adopted the Conference Committee Report.
- Conference Committee Report read; adopted by a vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays.
- Notice of Senate adoption of Conference Committee Report.
- Scheduled for floor debate on 05/31/2026.
- Conference Committee report received. Lies over under the rules.
- Scheduled for floor debate on 05/29/2026.
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