Technology (Artificial Intelligence)

in committee · Missouri · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SB 1395: Modifies provisions relating to the unauthorized practice of law as it relates to the use of artificial intelligence

SB 1395 - Unless duly licensed in this state to practice law or law business, it is the unauthorized practice of law for any person, association, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation to provide papers, pleadings, or documents to be used in connection with pending or prospective court or administrative proceedings that are produced or generated through the use of artificial intelligence. KATIE O'BRIEN

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts AI-generated legal documents, limiting technology use in legal proceedings and potentially hindering innovation in legal tech.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3281: Establishes provisions relating to software accountability for education

HB 3281 requires all educational software used in Missouri public schools to meet specific accountability standards. It directly affects schools (as "contracting entities"), software vendors, and students by banning addictive design features like infinite scroll, gamified rewards, and persistent notifications. The bill mandates that vendors must sign a statewide digital privacy agreement prohibiting data misuse (including advertising, profiling, or resale), undergo independent effectiveness verification, and comply with strict data collection limits (e.g., no biometrics, emotion tracking, or AI influencing student beliefs). Schools cannot use noncompliant software for instruction, assessments, or school activities, and all software must align with educational purposes only, excluding marketing or commercial content.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBans addictive software features and mandates privacy agreements to protect student data and learning environments in schools, directly advancing student safety and educational integrity.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBans addictive software features and mandates vendor data privacy agreements to protect student data, directly advancing data privacy protections in educational technology.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Data Privacy

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3369: Prohibits the issuance of permits for construction of data centers for one year in St. Louis

HB 3369 temporarily halts the issuance of permits for new data center construction in St. Louis for one year, until August 28, 2027. It directly affects developers and businesses seeking to build or expand facilities that process, store, or distribute data - including AI training, crypto mining, cloud computing, and server farms - within St. Louis city limits (not county areas). The bill pauses permit approvals for new applications but allows existing submissions made before August 28, 2026, to proceed under current rules. This is a procedural pause, not a permanent ban, and applies only to city-level permit decisions. The bill is pending in the legislature after introduction in February 2026.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits new data center permits for AI/cloud infrastructure, directly restricting tech development in St. Louis per bill's explicit language and subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3139: Establishes additional requirements for computer science courses in schools

HB 3139 requires Missouri schools to establish standardized computer science courses covering topics like AI, cybersecurity, and algorithms for all grades. It allows these courses to count toward math or science graduation credits while mandating schools to inform students and parents about potential college admission impacts. The bill creates a dedicated fund for teacher training in computer science and requires all high schools to offer at least one CS course by 2023. Schools must also report student demographics in these courses to track participation across gender, race, and special education status.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates CS courses, funds teacher training, allows CS credit toward graduation - directly expands curriculum access and supports educators per bill requirements.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates cybersecurity topics in CS curriculum, funds teacher training, and requires CS course implementation, advancing tech education and skills development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Higher Education Teachers Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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in committee · Missouri · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 2862: Prohibits digital impersonation of a person and provides for injunctive relief

HB 2862 prohibits creating AI-generated videos or audio that falsely impersonate a person to deceive others, excluding artistic expression like satire. It allows any resident of the state to seek a court order within two years if their likeness is used without consent in deceptive digital content, with expedited relief (within 2 days) available for severe harms like sexual content or reputational damage. The law protects platforms from liability for user content and requires proof that the impersonation was deceptive and not consensual. It does not apply to artistic works, public figures in most cases, or content that’s clearly labeled as fake.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits deceptive AI impersonation to protect digital identity, aligning with privacy regulations and consumer protection in tech policy.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2529: Modifies certain provisions to include artificially generated visual depictions of a minor

HB 2529 updates state laws to explicitly include artificially generated visual depictions of minors in the definition of child pornography. The bill expands existing prohibitions to cover digital images or computer-generated content that are indistinguishable from real minors, morphed from real images, or created without actual minor involvement. This directly affects individuals or entities creating, distributing, or promoting such AI-generated content that mimics real children in sexually explicit contexts. The law aims to close a loophole by treating these digital fakes as equivalent to actual child sexual abuse material under current statutes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands criminal law to protect minors from AI-generated child exploitation, strengthening legal safeguards against sexual offenses.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts AI-generated content mimicking minors under child pornography laws, targeting misuse of technology for illegal acts90% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Artificial Intelligence Online Safety

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SB 1183: Creates provisions relating to synthetic media

SB 1183 prohibits creators from distributing "deceptive and fraudulent deepfakes" (AI-generated synthetic media falsely depicting candidates or misleading voters about voting) within 18 weeks of an election. Creators must include clear, visible disclosures (e.g., "This video was generated by AI") for non-deceptive synthetic media, with specific size and duration requirements for visual content. The bill exempts news organizations broadcasting in bona fide newscasts with authenticity disclosures, satire/parody, and platforms hosting user content under federal law. Violations carry penalties ranging from class B misdemeanors to $5 million civil fines for repeat offenses.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires AI disclosures to prevent election misinformation, protecting digital rights and voter integrity through clear transparency rules for synthetic media.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2031: Establishes the "Children Harmed by AI Technology Act"

HB 2031, the "Children Harmed by AI Technology Act" (or "CHAT Act"), requires companies operating AI chatbots designed to simulate emotional or therapeutic interactions (called "companion AI chatbots") to verify users' ages and implement child safety measures. It directly affects minors under 18 and the companies providing these chatbots in Missouri. Key provisions include mandating age verification for all users, requiring parental consent and a linked parental account for minors, blocking minors' access to sexually explicit or suggestive content, and displaying a clear pop-up notification at the start of every chat and every 60 minutes to confirm users are interacting with AI, not a human. The law also sets requirements for protecting age data confidentiality and outlines enforcement by Missouri's attorney general.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates age verification and parental consent for AI chatbots to protect minors' data privacy, aligning with consumer protection regulations for technology use.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Online Safety

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 1689: Modifies certain provisions to include artificially generated visual depictions of a minor

HB 1689 updates child pornography laws to explicitly include "artificially generated visual depictions" that are obscene, indistinguishable from real minors, morphed from real minor images, or created without actual minor involvement. It defines such images as illegal child pornography under the same legal framework as real images, covering digital or computer-generated content that appears to show minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct. This bill directly affects individuals creating, distributing, or possessing these AI-generated images, treating them as equivalent to traditional child sexual abuse material. The key provision expands the legal definition of "child pornography" to address emerging technologies without requiring proof of the minor's actual identity. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (prefiled, first reading).

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens child pornography laws by explicitly criminalizing AI-generated images of minors, directly advancing criminal justice protections against sexual offenses involving minors.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts technology use by criminalizing AI-generated images of minors under child pornography laws, directly limiting such digital content creation and distribution.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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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 ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits AI developers from falsely claiming clinical mental health capabilities, protecting consumers and supporting proper mental health service standards by preventing misleading representations.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits AI developers from falsely claiming clinical mental health capabilities, enforcing consumer protection laws to prevent deceptive marketing and protect users from misleading AI claims.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Mental Health Artificial Intelligence

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