Missouri HB2032 mandates age verification for AI companion chatbots to prevent minors from accessing them.
HB2032, the "Guidelines for User Age-Verification and Responsible Dialogue Act of 2026," requires AI companion chatbots to implement age verification measures. These chatbots must disclose their artificial nature and prevent deceptive claims of being human. The bill defines "reasonable age verification measures" and mandates that minors be blocked from accessing these chatbots. It also allows the attorney general to bring civil actions for violations and imposes penalties for non-compliance.
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