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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 Legislature

Why 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

Applies to

AI CompanionMental Health App

Harms addressed

Requires

Who Must Comply

  • Healthcare providers in Louisiana
  • AI systems used in healthcare settings

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

Mental health & crisis
Algorithmic accountability

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.