HB2032Missouri2026 sessionIntroduced
Establishes age verification measures for companion chatbots
Plain-language summary
Establishes age verification measures for companion chatbots, requiring providers to confirm a user's age before granting access to such AI conversational services. Aims to limit or condition minors' access to companion chatbot platforms in Missouri.
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History
Dec 1, 2025
HPrefiled (H)
Jan 7, 2026
HRead First Time (H)
Jan 8, 2026
HRead Second Time (H)
Jan 8, 2026
HReferred: Emerging Issues(H)
Mar 23, 2026
HPublic Hearing Completed (H)
Mar 30, 2026
HExecutive Session Completed (H)
Mar 30, 2026
HHCS Voted Do Pass (H)
Apr 2, 2026
HHCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0
Progress
IntroducedJan 7, 2026
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
MS
Rep. Melissa Schmidt (R)Prime sponsor
MJ
Rep. Mike Jones (R)
Sources
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