MO HB1746

AI systems are declared nonsentient under Missouri law and cannot be granted legal personhood, consciousness, or self-awareness status

AI systems cannot marry humans or other AI systems, serve as corporate officers or directors, or own property—any such attempts are void with no legal effect

Deployers and users bear responsibility for harm caused by AI systems; developers may be liable for design defects but not for user misuse or intentional wrongdoing

Developers and deployers must follow NIST AI Risk Management Framework (NIST AI 100-1) standards for oversight, and compliance provides protection from criminal liability and punitive damages in negligence cases

Effective August 28, 2026, with compliance deadline extended to March 1, 2027 for entities that formally adopt implementation plans before the effective date