Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 26-02 in January 2026, calling for development of a strategic framework to advance AI technology, related infrastructure, and policy recommendations. The order directs the Office of Administration (OA) Commissioner Kenneth Zellers to develop a comprehensive strategic framework for AI integration within Missouri government and establish AI training program best practices.
Missouri has appointed Tim Marczewski as head of AI in the state Office of Administration, establishing formal AI leadership within state government to oversee strategy implementation and coordination across agencies.
While Missouri does not have a single comprehensive AI statute, the executive order establishes formal governance structures for developing coherent state-level AI policy and ensuring aligned implementation across government agencies.
Scoring note: Dimension 10 (named government body with AI governance mandate) scores 1 for the appointment of a state AI leader and the executive order creating a framework for strategic AI governance within state government.