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📢 Breaking Legal News for Louisiana! 📢
Louisiana has just taken a groundbreaking step forward in the digital age! Governor Landry has signed HB178, authored by Rep. Michael Johnson, into law with an effective date of August 1, 2025. See ACT 250 (2025) below.
This landmark legislation establishes the first comprehensive statewide framework for handling AI-generated evidence in civil proceedings that I know of.
It introduces a crucial "reasonable diligence" standard for attorneys to verify digital evidence and formalizes pretrial procedures to address authenticity concerns.
Act 250 positions Louisiana at the forefront of adapting our legal system to the realities of AI and deepfakes, ensuring greater integrity and fairness in our courts.
This is a significant development for everyone involved in civil litigation in Louisiana.
https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1425558