Creates provisions relating to artificial intelligence in mental health

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Senate Committee Substitute

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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

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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 or is capable of providing therapy services.

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.
JULIA SHEVELEVA