LA Healthcare AI Act
Louisiana AI in Healthcare Act (HB 114)
Regulates use of artificial intelligence by healthcare providers in Louisiana. Permits AI for administrative tasks but prohibits AI from making treatment/diagnosis decisions without licensed professional review, directly interacting with patients on treatment matters, or generating therapeutic recommendations without professional approval.
Jurisdiction
Louisiana
Enacted
Pending
Effective
TBD
Enforcement
Louisiana Department of Health
In House Health and Welfare Committee as of April 2025
Louisiana LegislatureWhy It Matters
Would prohibit AI from directly interacting with patients on treatment matters - affects AI companions and mental health chatbots operating in healthcare contexts in Louisiana.
Recent Developments
Introduced March 25, 2025 by Rep. Domangue. Referred to House Health and Welfare Committee.
At a Glance
Who Must Comply
- Healthcare providers in Louisiana
- AI systems used in healthcare settings
Obligations fall on:
Safety Provisions
- AI cannot make treatment or diagnosis decisions without licensed professional review
- AI cannot directly interact with patients regarding treatment or diagnosis
- AI cannot generate therapeutic recommendations without healthcare professional approval
- Permitted for administrative tasks: scheduling, billing, records, anonymized data analysis
Exemptions
Administrative Tasks
AI permitted for scheduling, billing, records, anonymized data analysis, identifying resources, and logistics communications
- • Task is administrative or analytical
- • No direct patient interaction on treatment
Compliance & Enforcement
Penalties
$10K/violation
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Louisiana
Focus Areas
Cite This
APA
Louisiana. (n.d.). Louisiana AI in Healthcare Act (HB 114).
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Last updated January 23, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.