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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2268: Creates the "Missouri GIS Advisory Council"

HB 2268 establishes the Missouri GIS Advisory Council within the Office of Administration to advise the state on geospatial data infrastructure. The council, composed of state agency directors and 14 public members representing government, business, public safety, and academia, must meet quarterly to support statewide access to location-based data systems. It specifically aims to improve access for life-safety entities like Next Generation 911 while ensuring no personally identifiable information is collected. The bill directly affects state agencies managing spatial data (e.g., transportation, conservation, health) and public safety operations. The council serves two-year terms without pay but may receive expense reimbursement.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2633: Creates the Missouri geospatial advisory council

HB 2633 establishes the Missouri Geospatial Advisory Council to advise the state on developing and managing location-based data systems (geospatial infrastructure). The council, composed of 19 appointed members from state agencies, local governments, academia, and the private sector, will coordinate data sharing among state and local entities, recommend policies for efficient geospatial data use, and support workforce development. It directly affects state agencies, local governments, and life-safety services (like emergency response) by promoting shared access to statewide geographic data. The council will meet monthly, provide budget recommendations to the Office of Administration, and oversee the Missouri Spatial Data Information Service (MSDIS). This procedural bill focuses on creating a formal structure for collaborative geospatial data management, not on specific policy changes.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Missouri · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SB 1359: Establishes provisions relating to release of certain liabilities for unauthorized or negligent disclosure of biometric identifiers or information

SB 1359 creates legal protection for private companies (like businesses or apps) that collect biometric data (such as fingerprints or facial scans) if they follow specific rules. To avoid liability for accidental or careless data leaks, companies must post clear notices, explain why they collect the data, create a plan to destroy it after use or within three years, and protect it as securely as other sensitive information. The bill explicitly excludes medical data under HIPAA, genetic testing results, and financial data covered by federal laws from its scope. It does not change existing legal processes for court cases involving biometric data or override other privacy laws.

Topics ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

in committee · Missouri · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 2368: Creates provisions relating to artificial intelligence in mental health

HB 2368 prohibits AI developers and deployers in Missouri from advertising or representing artificial intelligence as a mental health professional or capable of providing therapy services. The bill directly affects companies or individuals creating or using AI systems in the state, requiring them to avoid misleading claims about AI's clinical capabilities. Violations would be enforced by the Missouri Attorney General under the state's consumer protection laws, with civil penalties of $10,000 for first offenses and $20,000 for subsequent violations. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (prefiled and first reading) and does not regulate AI use in mental health treatment itself, only advertising practices.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Mental Health Artificial Intelligence

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 1676: Prohibits the implementation or enforcement of any laws requiring digital identification

HB 1676 prohibits the state from implementing or enforcing any laws requiring digital identification, such as digital ID systems or mandates for using digital IDs to access government services, benefits, or private facilities. It directly affects individuals who might otherwise be required to provide digital ID for transactions, including accessing public services or private entities that rely on state-verified identification. Key provisions ban state-sponsored digital ID systems, requirements for digital ID use, the use of biometrics for identification, and sharing digital ID data without explicit consent. This bill prevents the state from enforcing any requirement for digital identification in any context, focusing on individual privacy protections.

Topics ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

passed · Missouri · House Apr 29, 2026

HB 2035: Establishes and modifies provisions relating to artificially generated material

HB 2035 prohibits using artificial intelligence to create explicit sexual material featuring a person's image or voice without their express written consent. It directly affects individuals whose likenesses could be misused and entities (like companies or creators) generating such AI content. The bill bans altering or replicating someone's image/voice via AI for explicit material and requires written consent for any use of a person's likeness in such content. Violators face civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation, and victims can sue for actual damages plus attorney fees. The law explicitly excludes artistic or anthropological works from its definition of "explicit sexual material."

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

in committee · Missouri · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 2392: Establishes the "Missouri Social Media Safety for Minors Act"

HB 2392, the "Missouri Social Media Safety for Minors Act," prohibits social media platforms from allowing users under 14 to create or maintain accounts and requires verified parental consent for minors aged 14-16. It mandates platforms to implement secure age-verification processes (without requiring government ID), protect user privacy, and offer parents tools to monitor activity, delete accounts, or limit messaging with unverified adults. The bill bans addictive design features (like infinite scroll), direct messaging from unverified adults to minors, and targeted advertising based on minors' personal data. Violations are deemed unlawful practices, allowing the attorney general or affected parents to seek civil penalties up to $50,000 per violation.

Topics ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Data Privacy Online Safety Social Media

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 1924: Establishes the "Charitable Organizations Privacy Protection Act"

HB 1924, the "Charitable Organizations Privacy Protection Act," simplifies how Missouri-based charitable organizations claim assets designated as beneficiaries (like life insurance or retirement accounts). It allows charities to submit a verified affidavit - supported by IRS tax-exempt status, death proof, and organizational documents - to property holders (e.g., banks, insurers) instead of providing sensitive personal information about staff. The bill prohibits property holders from requesting social security numbers, driver’s licenses, or financial details from charity representatives. If the affidavit meets requirements, property must be transferred within 30 days, or the charity may sue for recovery within one year. This directly affects Missouri charities and financial institutions handling beneficiary-designated assets.

Topics ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

in committee · Missouri · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 2321: Establishes the "AI-Generated Content Accountability and Privacy Protection Act of 2026"

HB 2321, the "AI-Generated Content Accountability and Privacy Protection Act of 2026," would require explicit written consent before publishing AI-generated content that alters a person's appearance, voice, or likeness. Violations could result in fines up to $110,000 or up to five years in prison, with higher penalties for sexual or pornographic content without consent. The law exempts artistic, educational, or research content if clearly labeled as AI-generated, and platforms hosting such content face increased fines. It also mandates privacy safeguards for verification systems, prohibiting third parties from retaining or selling biometric data. The Attorney General must report on the law's effectiveness by August 2028.

Topics ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 1911: Establishes the offense of unlawful tracking of a motor vehicle

HB 1911 creates a new criminal offense for installing, concealing, or placing an electronic tracking device on a motor vehicle without the consent of all vehicle owners, specifically to monitor occupants. It directly affects vehicle owners and occupants by prohibiting unauthorized tracking, with key exceptions including law enforcement investigations, parents monitoring minor children, tracking stolen vehicles, and certain insurance programs. The bill specifies penalties: a class A misdemeanor for a first offense and a class E felony for repeat violations. It explicitly excludes manufacturers' built-in tracking systems and covers specific authorized uses like lienholders repossessing vehicles.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Technology ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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