Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1746: Establishes the "AI Nonsentience and Responsibility Act"
Status: In committee, March 30, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 1, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to artificial intelligence. Section A. Chapter 1, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as.
From the amended text:
To amend chapter 1, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to artificial intelligence. Section A. Chapter 1, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 1.2045, to read as follows: 1.2045. 1. The provisions of this section shall be known and may be cited as the "AI Nonsentience and Responsibility Act". 2. For purposes of this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Artificial intelligence" or "AI", the same meaning as used in 15 U.S.C. Section 9401(3); (2) "Deployer", any natural person, corporation, or other legally recognized entity that creates, controls, deploys, operates, or otherwise exercises authority over an AI system; (3) "Developer", the party or parties primarily responsible for the design, coding, and initial creation of an AI system, unless the AI system is released free of charge using an Open Source Initiative approved license; (4) "Emergent properties", any unprogrammed or adaptive behavior of an AI system that appears to mimic human sentience; (5) "End-user", a person or agent of a person who interacts with an AI system. The end-user does not have control over the AI system but relies on it for specific tasks or services; (6) "Person", a natural person or any entity recognized as having legal personhood under the laws of the state, explicitly excluding any AI system. EXPLANATION …
Sponsors
- Scott Miller (R, 069) · primary sponsor
- George Hruza (R, 089)
Latest actions
- : Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
- : Voted Do Pass (H)
- : Executive Session Completed (H)
- : Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)
- : HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
- : HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
- : Executive Session Completed (H)
- : Action Postponed (H)
- : Executive Session Continued
- : Public Hearing Completed (H)
Votes
- Reported Do Pass (H) (March 30, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
- HCS Reported Do Pass (H) (February 26, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB1746?
- HB1746 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Establishes the "AI Nonsentience and Responsibility Act".
- What does HB1746 do?
- In its own words: To amend chapter 1, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to artificial intelligence. Section A. Chapter 1, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as.
- What is the status of HB1746?
- In committee as of March 30, 2026. Latest action: Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0 (March 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1746?
- Scott Miller (R, 069), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB1746?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB1746&year=2026&code=R
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