SB859

Creates provisions relating to artificial intelligence

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri SB859 establishes legal guidelines for artificial intelligence, emphasizing human responsibility for AI actions.

Missouri SB859, known as the "AI Non-Sentience and Responsibility Act," sets forth provisions to clarify the legal status and responsibilities associated with artificial intelligence systems. The bill explicitly states that AI systems cannot hold positions of authority within corporations or own property. It also mandates that AI systems cannot be recognized as legal entities or possess consciousness.

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Where it stands

Current
General Laws Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 4

11:00 AM

General Laws Hearing

History

Mar 4

Senate

Hearing Conducted S General Laws Committee

Jan 8

Senate

Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee

Jan 7

Senate

S First Read