MO SB 1444
died on adjournmentSCS/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. 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
Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · upper
Quick answers
Did MO SB 1444 pass?
No. MO SB 1444 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-04-07): SCS Voted Do Pass S General Laws Committee (5255S.04C)
What is MO SB 1444 about?
MO SB 1444 is a bill in the 2026 Regular Session titled “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. 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”.
Who sponsors MO SB 1444?
Lewis, Patty is the primary sponsor of MO SB 1444.
Description
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. 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
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-04-07 — SCS Voted Do Pass S General Laws Committee (5255S.04C)
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Lewis, Pattyprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
2026-04-07
SCS Voted Do Pass S General Laws Committee (5255S.04C)
committee-passage
2026-03-04
Hearing Conducted S General Laws Committee
2026-02-05
Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
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2026-01-07
S First Read
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2025-12-16
Prefiled
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Related bills
No related bills recorded for this bill.
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