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This bill modifies Missouri state law regarding the unauthorized practice of law, specifically addressing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in legal document preparation. The bill adds a new provision that makes it an unauthorized practice of law for any unlicensed person or entity to provide legal papers, pleadings, or documents generated by AI for court proceedings or legal matters, regardless of whether compensation is involved. The bill defines artificial intelligence as a machine-based system that can make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments based on human-defined objectives. Violations of this provision can result in misdemeanor charges, with potential fines up to $100 and the possibility of being sued for triple the amount of any services rendered illegally. The bill empowers the state's attorney general or local prosecuting attorneys to pursue legal action to recover such amounts on behalf of the state, with any recovered funds to be paid into the Missouri state treasury. This legislation aims to protect the legal profession by ensuring that critical legal documents are prepared by licensed attorneys and not by AI systems that may lack the necessary legal expertise and understanding.

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https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=691