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MO SB1474

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joe Nicola

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • AI systems are declared non-sentient under Missouri state law and cannot be granted legal personhood, consciousness, or self-awareness status
  • AI systems are prohibited from marrying humans, serving as corporate officers or directors, or owning property; any such attempts are void
  • Owners and users bear responsibility for AI-caused harm; developers and manufacturers may be liable for design defects under product liability principles but not for user misuse
  • Courts may pierce the corporate veil to hold parent companies accountable if subsidiaries were undercapitalized or corporate structures were used to evade AI-related liability
  • Owners must maintain oversight of AI systems that could impact human welfare or safety, and must report severe incidents causing bodily harm, death, or major property damage; effective August 28, 2026

Legislative Description

Creates provisions relating to artificial intelligence

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

General Laws2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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