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HB 114

HEALTH CARE/PROVIDERS: Provides for the use of artificial intelligence by healthcare providers (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jessica Domangue

Louisiana HB 114 permits healthcare providers to use artificial intelligence in clinical care, though lacks specified oversight, patient consent, or bias-prevention requirements.

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
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Bill Summary · HB 114

Legislative bill overview

HB 114 authorizes Louisiana healthcare providers to incorporate artificial intelligence into their clinical operations and decision-making processes. The bill appears designed to create a legal framework permitting AI use in healthcare settings, though specific operational parameters and oversight mechanisms are not detailed in the available summary. The reference to potential General Fund expenditure increases suggests potential state regulatory or implementation costs.

Why is this important

AI integration in healthcare could improve diagnostic accuracy, reduce administrative burden, and potentially lower costs—but also raises serious patient safety and equity concerns. Louisiana would be among early states establishing explicit AI permissions in healthcare, setting a precedent for how providers can deploy these tools. The framework established here will influence whether AI enhances care quality or creates new risks for vulnerable populations.

Potential points of contention

  • Patient safety & liability standards: Unclear who bears responsibility when AI systems contribute to medical errors or adverse outcomes—the provider, the AI vendor, or the state.
  • Informed consent requirements: No apparent mandate that patients be informed when AI influences their diagnosis or treatment decisions, raising autonomy and transparency issues.
  • Algorithmic bias & equity: AI systems often perpetuate healthcare disparities; the bill contains no visible safeguards ensuring equitable application across racial, socioeconomic, or demographic groups.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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