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SB 1324

SB 1324 - The act creates the "Missouri Artificial Intelligence Transparency and Accountability Act". Provisions of the act shall become effective on January 1, 2027. Under the act, any person or entity creating AI-generated content shall label the content as "AI-generated". Labeling requirements are described in the act. Any AI-generated content depicting a real individual shall include an additional disclaimer, as described in the act. Deployers, as defined in the act, shall verify the authenticity of the content before generating the content and shall obtain consent from the individual depicted in the content, except when the content is used for parody or satire. Labels and watermarks on any AI-generated content shall be accessible to individuals with disabilities pursuant to current laws and guidelines, as described in the act. Certain exceptions apply as described in the act. Developers and deployers shall maintain usage logs of all AI systems generating content distributed for public consumption. Requirements for the usage logs are described in the act. Any personal data of the usage logs shall be kept anonymous and protected under current laws, except when requested by law enforcement as described in the act. The Attorney General shall enforce provisions of the act. Any person 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. The court may grant relief and civil penalties as described in the act. The act shall not preclude an individual from bringing a private civil action for any violation of the act. Individuals and entities that demonstrate good-faith compliance with the act may raise an affirmative defense to reduce civil penalties, provided they cure any violation within 30 days after receiving notice of the civil action. Within 180 days after the effective date of the act, the Department of Commerce and Insurance may promulgate rules to enforce compliance with the act, as described in the act. The Department shall launch a public awareness campaign to educate Missouri residents about AI-generated content and the residents' rights under the act. The Department shall establish an AI Task Force, as described in the act. Nothing in the act shall preempt any political subdivision from enacting stricter or more stringent ordinances, laws, or rules provided they do not conflict with provisions of the act. The act has a severability clause. JULIA SHEVELEVA

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brad Hudson

Requires cooperation to find alternative polling places when a school can’t host due to programming or safety, with data-based reports and prompt county decision.

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Bill Summary · SB 1324

SB 1324 — “ELEC CD — School Polling Place” (Amendment to 10 ILCS 5/11‑4.1)

Status: Introduced (Feb 14, 2025). Referred to Assignments / Rule 3‑9(a). Companion: HB 1005.

Purpose / Intent

To clarify and formalize procedures when a school selected as a polling place cannot be used because it would interfere with school programming or would pose safety risks to staff or students. The bill directs cooperative efforts to find alternatives and, if cooperation fails, requires a formal report and a prompt decision by the county board of commissioners to avoid delays in selecting polling locations.

Key provisions

  • Amends Section 11‑4.1 of the Illinois Election Code (10 ILCS 5/11‑4.1).
  • Requires school districts and election authorities (county board or board of election commissioners) to work together to identify an alternative polling place if the school district demonstrates that using a school would:
    • Interfere with scheduled programming (including reasonable time before/after election day), or
    • Pose a threat to the safety of staff or students.
  • If the school district and election authority cannot agree on an alternative, they must submit a report to the Board of County Commissioners that includes:
    1. Prior voter turnout data for the proposed polling place: percentage early voters, percentage vote‑by‑mail voters, percentage of election‑day voters.
    2. A list of previous polling places within a reasonable distance of the proposed location.
    3. A list of early polling places within reasonable distance.
  • After receipt of the report, the Board of County Commissioners must determine a polling location “as soon as practicable” to avoid delay.
  • Encourages school districts, on election day, to either close the school or hold a teachers’ institute (students not in attendance).
  • Retains requirements that polling places be accessible to voters with disabilities and elderly voters, and that election authorities be permitted to administer elections in the building.
  • Provides that certain electors (e.g., those prohibited from entering a school because of child sex offender restrictions) may use vote‑by‑mail or early voting.

Who is affected

  • School districts and school staff (may be relieved from hosting polling if programming/safety conflicts exist).
  • County election authorities and Boards of County Commissioners (responsible for coordinating alternatives and making final determinations).
  • Voters, especially precinct voters whose usual polling place is a school, as well as early and mail voters.
  • Administrators responsible for ensuring accessibility and compliance.

Practical impact / considerations

  • Creates a formal dispute-resolution path and data-based reporting step when schools object to hosting polling places, which could reduce conflicts between election officials and school administrators.
  • May increase use of alternative public buildings or shift more voters to early/mail voting in affected precincts.
  • Imposes an administrative requirement on local officials to compile turnout data and nearby polling‑place inventories and to expedite county-level decisions when parties cannot agree.
  • Encouraging school closures or teacher institutes on election day could reduce in-person schooling on election days where schools remain polling places.

This summary highlights the bill’s main changes, affected stakeholders, and likely administrative and voter impacts.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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