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MO SB1506

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brad Hudson

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a Class C felony for generating, soliciting, or promoting "altered sexual depictions" (deepfakes) of identifiable persons without consent, including AI-generated nude images or fake sexual content

  • Victims may pursue civil action seeking injunctive relief, monetary damages of $10,000 or actual damages (whichever is greater), plus attorney's fees and costs

  • Requires covered online platforms to establish a removal process by December 31, 2026, with content taken down within 48 hours of a valid request

  • Platform non-compliance with removal obligations is treated as an unfair practice under Missouri consumer protection law (section 407.020)

  • Exempts law enforcement officers, persons reporting unlawful activity, legal proceeding participants, and telecommunications/interactive computer service providers from criminal and civil penalties

Legislative Description

Establishes criminal and civil liability for altered sexual depictions of identifiable persons

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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