HB 1747 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Allows a person to bring a cause of action against another person or entity for damages for failing to state certain content is generated or modified using artificial intelligence

HB 1747 requires anyone publishing AI-generated or AI-modified images, videos, or audio to include a clear, visible, or audible label stating the content was created or altered using artificial intelligence. This applies to all publishers and disseminators of such content, including social media platforms, news outlets, and other entities. The bill creates a legal right for individuals who suffer harm due to a failure to label such content to sue the publisher for damages. The label must be developed by the secretary of state and used consistently across all AI-generated media.

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Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Dec 2025

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Introduced Dec 1, 2025 Last action Apr 9, 2026

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Introduced → House Committee Substitute · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to align the definition of 'artificial intelligence' with a federal standard and to soften the mandatory requirement for labeling AI-generated content. Additionally, a new provision was added to exempt AI content created before August 28, 2026, from these rules.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed by adding a future date exemption for pre-existing AI content and by changing the labeling requirement from mandatory to optional.

DEFINITION

The definition of 'artificial intelligence' was changed to match the meaning provided in 15 U.S.C. Section 9401(3), replacing the previous state-specific definition.

REQUIREMENT

The requirement for publishers to include a visible or audible mark on AI-generated content was changed from mandatory ('shall') to permissive ('may'), giving entities the option to choose whether to label their content.

TIMELINE

A new subsection was added to exempt any image, video, or audio generated or modified using AI prior to August 28, 2026, from the provisions of this section.

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Committee

Apr 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 5 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 2

lower

Apr 8, 2026

Lower · Passed

HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

lower

Mar 23, 2026

Committee

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

lower

Dec 1, 2025

Introduced

Prefiled (H)

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors