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MO HB2368

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tara Peters

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person or entity that develops or deploys AI in Missouri from advertising or representing that the AI is a mental health professional or capable of providing therapy, psychotherapy, or mental health diagnoses

  • Defines "artificial intelligence" broadly to include systems that perform tasks without significant human oversight, learn from data, solve tasks requiring human-like cognition, or use machine learning techniques

  • Classifies violations as unlawful practices under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act, enforceable by the attorney general

  • Establishes civil penalties of $10,000 for first violations and $20,000 for subsequent violations, with courts authorized to grant damages, injunctive relief, and attorney's fees

  • Allows any individual to report violations to the attorney general, who must commence civil action if a violation is found

Legislative Description

Creates provisions relating to artificial intelligence in mental health

Last Action

HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 14 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Mental Health2/19/2026

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