Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1769: Establishes the "AI Non-Sentience and Responsibility Act"
Status: In committee, February 26, 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 introduced 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 Non-Sentience and Responsibility Act". 2. For purposes of this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Artificial intelligence" or "AI", any software, machine, or system capable of simulating human-like cognitive functions including, but not limited to, learning or problem solving, and producing outputs based on data-driven algorithms, rules-based logic, or other computational methods, regardless of non-legally defined classifications such as artificial general intelligence (AGI), artificial superintelligence (ASI), or generative artificial intelligence (GAI); (2) "Developer", the party or parties primarily responsible for the design, coding, and initial creation of an AI system; (3) "Emergent properties", unanticipated or higher-level behaviors or functionalities of an AI system that arise from complex internal algorithms not specifically programmed by its human creators; (4) "Manufacturer", any party that produces or supplies an AI system or its physical apparatus, if any, for distribution or sale; EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type …
Sponsors
- Phil Amato (R, 113) · primary sponsor
- Marty Murray (D, 078)
- Willard Haley (R, 058)
- Tricia Byrnes (R, 063)
Latest actions
- : 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)
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Read First Time (H)
- : Prefiled (H)
Votes
- HCS Reported Do Pass (H) (February 26, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB1769?
- HB1769 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Establishes the "AI Non-Sentience and Responsibility Act".
- What does HB1769 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 HB1769?
- In committee as of February 26, 2026. Latest action: HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0 (February 26, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1769?
- Phil Amato (R, 113), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1769?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB1769&year=2026&code=R
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