Louisiana lawmakers advance bill requiring AI disclosure on campaign robocalls
Louisiana lawmakers advance bill requiring AI disclosure on campaign robocalls
Publish Date: 2026-04-08 16:54:00
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Louisiana lawmakers have advanced a bill requiring AI-generated campaign robocalls to disclose that they were created using artificial intelligence.
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Supporters say this measure aims to protect voters and candidates as AI becomes more prevalent in politics and harder to detect.
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House Bill 639 would mandate a “clear and understandable disclosure” at the start of AI-generated campaign phone calls.
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The bill also would require disclosures on paid political materials created with AI.
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Violations regarding AI-generated campaign calls could result in civil fines of up to $2,500 for the first offense and $5,000 for repeat violations.
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There are additional criminal penalties for other AI-related campaign ad violations, including up to two years in prison and a $2,000 fine.
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The bill cleared committee and now moves to the full House.
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Lawmakers are expressing concern that AI tools are becoming sophisticated, which raises the potential for AI to mimic candidates or officials in campaign messaging ahead of the 2027 election cycle.
