SB 1444 - Lewis, Patty
Creates provisions relating to artificial intelligence in mental health
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
5255S.03I
Title
SB 1444
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
N/A
Effective Date
August 28, 2026
Committee
Current Status
SCS Voted Do Pass S General Laws Committee (5255S.04C)
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
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 similar to HB 2368 (2026).
JULIA SHEVELEVA