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HB2239 — MO, US
HB2239 is an AI governance legislation from MO, currently introduced. Missouri HB2239 introduces legislation to establish environmental accountability for AI data centers [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 — bill introduced for 2026 session.
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Enforcement risk score
Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
Intelligence briefs (1)
Missouri HB2239 Proposes AI Data Center Environmental Accountability
Missouri HB2239 introduces legislation to establish environmental accountability for AI data centers [1].
This development signals an emerging legislative focus on the environmental footprint of AI infrastructure, expanding the scope of AI governance.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — bill introduced for 2026 session.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is HB2239?
- Missouri HB2239, introduced for the 2026 legislative session, proposes the creation of the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Environmental Accountability Act [1]. This legislative effort indicates a developing focus on the environmental impact of infrastructure supporting AI technologies. The bill aims to establish a framework for oversight within the state of Missouri, signaling a potential expansion of regulatory scope for AI-related operations. The full text detailing specific obligations is pending. Primary source →
- Why does HB2239 matter?
- This development signals an emerging legislative focus on the environmental footprint of AI infrastructure, expanding the scope of AI governance. Primary source →
- Who does HB2239 affect?
- Organizations operating or planning to operate data centers that support artificial intelligence workloads within the state of Missouri are within scope. This includes entities involved in cloud computing, large model training, or data processing requiring significant energy consumption and cooling infrastructure. Companies with substantial physical data center assets or those planning expansion in the region may find this development relevant to future strategic planning. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HB2239?
- No fixed deadline — bill introduced for 2026 session. Primary source →
- What is the current status of HB2239?
- As of the last published update, HB2239 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for HB2239?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2239&year=2026&code=R. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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