MO HB2862

Creates a civil cause of action allowing Missouri residents to sue over "digital impersonation" — AI-generated deepfake audio or video that replaces or simulates a person's likeness or voice with intent to deceive, excluding parody, satire, and artistic expression

Establishes a 2-year statute of limitations from when the victim knew or should have known of the publication, with the standard remedy being preliminary and permanent declaratory relief

Allows expedited preliminary judicial declarations within 2 days for cases involving sexual content, criminal depictions, risk of significant personal/financial hardship, or irreparable reputational harm

Permits injunctive relief and damages specifically for non-public figures depicted in sexual deepfakes, requiring clear and convincing evidence the publisher had actual knowledge or failed to take corrective action within 21 days

Exempts interactive computer service providers from liability as publishers of third-party content, and requires narrow construction favoring free speech and artistic expression while preserving jury trial rights