MO HB2321

Criminalizes knowingly publishing AI-generated or altered content depicting a person without their consent, with penalties up to 2 years imprisonment and $20,000 fine, increasing to $50,000 if distributed on public online platforms

Imposes harsher penalties for non-consensual AI-generated sexual or pornographic content: up to 2 years and $65,000 fine, up to 3 years and $80,000 if online, and up to 5 years and $110,000 if serious harm to the victim results

Exempts artistic, parodic, satirical, or educational content that includes clear disclosure of AI alteration, as well as content without harmful intent and bona fide research or journalism

Prohibits retention or sale of biometric, facial recognition, or identification data collected for compliance verification purposes

Requires the attorney general to submit a report to the legislature by August 28, 2028, assessing penalty effectiveness, definition enforceability, and impacts on free speech and research