Executive Order 26-02 (2026): AI strategy for state government, business environment, energy and workforce

Summary

Governor Mike Kehoe's Executive Order 26-02 directs the Commissioner of the Office of Administration to develop a strategic framework for the safe and effective integration of AI in state government operations, prioritizing efficiency and service quality, data privacy and security, human oversight in high-impact uses, transparency about AI tools including ways for citizens to raise concerns about automated decisions, and data quality management. It directs the Department of Economic Development to review the business environment for AI companies and recommend policies, the Department of Natural Resources with the Public Service Commission to review energy regulation and planning in light of data-center demand, including protecting residential and small-business ratepayers from higher rates, and the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development to evaluate AI education and training and develop AI-focused programs. All reports and recommendations are due to the Governor's Office by November 30, 2026.

Key dates

1. January 13, 2026Enacted
2. January 13, 2026Takes effect
3. October 20, 2026Checked against sources
4. October 21, 2026Checked against sources

Developments are added when the record is reviewed. Next review: January 19, 2027.

Evidence

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1. The Commissioner of the Office of Administration shall investigate, review, and develop a strategic framework for the safe and effective integration of Artificial Intelligence within State Government operations.

   Supports: State government AI framework

   Human Decision Making: Ensuring appropriate human oversight and intervention, especially in high-impact AI use cases, to maintain accountability and preserve human judgment in critical decisions.

   Supports: Human oversight priority

   All reports, policy recommendations, and findings related to this Order shall be delivered to the Governor's Office by November 30, 2026.

   Supports: Report deadline

   on this 13th day of January, 2026.

   Supports: Signing date

   Governor's Executive Order 26-02 Missouri Secretary of State Primary source