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Louisiana age-verification & online ID laws

In effect Act 440 / HB 142 (2022) effective Jan 1, 2023

Act 440 / HB 142 (2022) -- the nation's first online adult-content age-verification law.

Laws & bills on record

Adult content

In effect
Bill / statute
Act 440 / HB 142 (2022)
Status
Active law in effect
Effective
Jan 1, 2023
Intrusiveness
Moderate -- Standard ID or age-estimate check to enter adult sites; civil enforcement.
Sponsor
Rep. Laurie Schlegel

Act 440 / HB 142 (2022) -- the nation's first online adult-content age-verification law. Effective Jan 1, 2023; enforced through a private right of action against sites with one-third or more material harmful to minors.

Timeline
  • Jan 1, 2023In effect

Source: legis.la.gov

App store

Scheduled
Bill / statute
Act 481 / HB 570 (2025), amended by HB 977 (2026)
Status
Passed, not yet in effect
Effective
Jul 1, 2027
Intrusiveness
High -- Broad reach: low or no content threshold, device/OS-level, or bundled with other verification.
Sponsor
Rep. Kim Carver

App Store Accountability Act, signed by Gov. Landry June 30, 2025. HB 977 (signed May 15, 2026) repealed and reenacted it, delaying the effective date one year to July 1, 2027. Requires app stores to determine and verify users' age categories and obtain verifiable parental consent before minors download or purchase apps.

Timeline
  • Jun 30, 2025Scheduled
  • Jul 1, 2027In effect

Source: legis.la.gov

Social media

Court hold
Bill / statute
Act 456 (2024)
Status
Enacted, blocked by court
Intrusiveness
High -- Broad reach: low or no content threshold, device/OS-level, or bundled with other verification.

Act 456 / SB 162 (2024) social-media age-verification and parental-consent law. Permanently enjoined December 15, 2025 in NetChoice v. Murrill; not in effect.

Timeline
  • Jul 1, 2024Court hold

Source: legis.la.gov

Digital ID

This state issues a mobile driver's license / state digital ID that residents can load into a phone wallet; it is on the AAMVA mDL list and TSA's digital-ID program.

Effective: Live

Source: tsa.gov

Frequently asked questions

Does Louisiana require age verification to access adult websites?

Yes. Act 440 / HB 142 (2022) is in effect, effective Jan 1, 2023. Act 440 / HB 142 (2022) -- the nation's first online adult-content age-verification law.

Does Louisiana require age checks or ID to use social media?

A law was enacted but is currently blocked by a court. Act 456 (2024) is court hold. Act 456 / SB 162 (2024) social-media age-verification and parental-consent law.

Does Louisiana require age verification in app stores?

Yes, though it is not yet in force. Act 481 / HB 570 (2025), amended by HB 977 (2026) is scheduled, effective Jul 1, 2027. App Store Accountability Act, signed by Gov.

Does Louisiana have a digital ID requirement?

This state issues a mobile driver's license / state digital ID that residents can load into a phone wallet; it is on the AAMVA mDL list and TSA's digital-ID program.

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