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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
HB 1746 declares AI systems non-sentient entities under state law and assigns legal responsibility for their actions to humans. It prohibits AI from holding legal personhood, marriage rights, corporate roles, or owning property - requiring all assets and liability to remain with owners, developers, or users. The bill mandates owners to maintain oversight for AI systems impacting safety, holds developers liable only for design defects (not misuse), and prevents companies from evading accountability through shell entities. It applies to all AI developed after August 28, 2026, and requires prompt reporting of severe incidents involving AI.
