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HB1742 — MO, US
HB1742 is an AI governance legislation from MO, currently introduced. The bill establishes provisions for companion chatbots in Missouri, marking an initial step toward state-level AI regulation [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill, sourced directly from the issuing authority.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Missouri Legislature
- Chamber
- house
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in the 2026 legislative process.
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Enforcement risk score
Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
Intelligence briefs (1)
Missouri HB1742 Proposes Provisions for Companion Chatbots
The bill establishes provisions for companion chatbots in Missouri, marking an initial step toward state-level AI regulation [1].
This signals a nascent, specific legislative focus on social AI systems, potentially influencing future AI classification frameworks.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in the 2026 legislative process.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is HB1742?
- Missouri House Bill 1742 (HB1742), introduced during the 2026 legislative session, proposes the establishment of specific provisions relating to companion chatbots [1]. This legislative action reflects an emerging state-level interest in regulating AI systems designed for conversational interaction and companionship, signaling an initial formal step towards oversight in this domain. Primary source →
- Why does HB1742 matter?
- This signals a nascent, specific legislative focus on social AI systems, potentially influencing future AI classification frameworks. Primary source →
- Who does HB1742 affect?
- Companies developing or deploying AI systems primarily designed for companionship or extended conversational interaction are within scope. This includes developers of AI-powered virtual assistants, therapeutic chatbots, or entertainment-focused conversational AI in Missouri, or those considering market entry. Firms operating in mental health technology, elderly care, or customer service where AI interaction is central may find this development relevant. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HB1742?
- No fixed deadline — currently in the 2026 legislative process. Primary source →
- What is the current status of HB1742?
- As of the last published update, HB1742 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for HB1742?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1742&year=2026&code=R. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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