MO SB1395

Unlicensed persons, companies, or organizations providing AI-generated legal documents (papers, pleadings, or documents) for court proceedings or legal bodies would constitute unauthorized practice of law, regardless of whether compensation is received

"Artificial intelligence" is defined as a machine-based system that can make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments for human-defined objectives

Violations are punishable as a misdemeanor with fines up to $100 plus prosecution costs, and violators may be sued for treble (triple) damages on amounts paid for illegal services within two years

If the paying party fails to sue for treble damages within two years, the State of Missouri may sue to recover the treble amount, which would be paid into the state treasury

The Attorney General or county/city prosecuting attorneys are required to institute suits to recover amounts owed to the state under these provisions