MissouriCreates provisions relating to artificial intelligence in mental health
What it does
SCS/SB 1444 - The act provides that no person or entity that develops or deploys artificial intelligence (AI) shall advertise or represent to the public that the AI is or is able to act as a mental health professional, as defined in the act, or is capable of providing therapy services, psychotherapy services, or a mental health diagnosis.
More detail
A violation under the act shall be considered an unlawful practice under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act.
The Attorney General shall enforce the provisions of the act. Any individual may report violations of the act to the Attorney General. If the Attorney General finds that a violation occurred, the Attorney General shall commence a civil action. If the court finds that a violation occurred, the court may grant relief as described in the act.
The act is substantially similar to provisions in HCS/HBs 1887, 2361, 1913, 2862 & 2321 (2026). JULIA SHEVELEVA
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 7SCS Voted Do Pass S General Laws Committee (5255S.04C)Latest
- Mar 4Hearing Conducted S General Laws Committee
- Feb 5Second Read and Referred S General Laws CommitteeMinor
- Jan 7S First ReadMinor
- 2025
- Dec 16PrefiledIntroduced