Kansas has begun addressing artificial intelligence through targeted legislation focused on national security and foreign adversary risks. As of April 2026, the state is tracking 17 AI-related bills. The most significant, HB 2313, has passed both chambers and would ban the use of AI platforms controlled by foreign adversaries on state-owned devices and networks.
Current Data
Currently tracking 17 bills in Kansas. 2 enacted, 0 in committee. Data updates automatically.
Foreign AI Platform Ban: HB 2313 (Passed Both Chambers)
House Bill 2313 (Senate Substitute) is Kansas’s most significant AI-related legislation. It prohibits the use of certain AI platforms controlled by countries of concern—specifically naming DeepSeek—on state-owned devices and state networks. The bill also addresses genetic sequencers and operational software produced by foreign adversaries.
Who Is Covered
State agencies, state employees using state-owned devices, and any entity accessing Kansas state networks. Government contractors and vendors providing IT services to Kansas state agencies should also review their compliance.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits the installation and use of DeepSeek and other AI platforms controlled by countries of concern on state-owned devices
- Bans use of such platforms on any Kansas state network
- Extends restrictions to genetic sequencers and genetic analysis software produced by foreign adversaries
- Reflects growing national security concerns about foreign AI platforms accessing sensitive government data
Kansas joins a growing number of states taking action against foreign-controlled AI platforms, following similar moves at the federal level. Companies providing AI services to Kansas state government should verify their products do not rely on prohibited platforms.
What Else Is in the Pipeline
SB 449 addresses atmospheric modification and geoengineering experiments. While not primarily an AI bill, it intersects with technology regulation as AI is increasingly used in climate and weather modeling. The bill is currently in committee.
Key Bills at a Glance
| Bill | Topic | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 2313 | Foreign AI platform ban on state devices | Passed Both Chambers |
| SB 449 | Atmospheric modification restrictions | Introduced |
What Kansas Doesn’t Regulate—Yet
Kansas has not introduced legislation in several areas where other states are active:
- Employment AI: No restrictions on AI in hiring or performance evaluation
- Healthcare AI: No requirements for human oversight of AI-driven medical decisions
- Consumer AI rights: No comprehensive AI transparency or data privacy framework
- Deepfakes: No state-level deepfake disclosure or penalty laws
- Education AI: No generative AI guidelines for schools
Compliance Checklist for Kansas
- Audit state contract AI tools — if you provide AI services to Kansas state agencies, verify your tools do not include or depend on foreign adversary-controlled platforms
- Review network access — ensure no prohibited AI platforms are accessible through state network connections
- Monitor cross-state requirements — Kansas businesses with customers in states that have enacted AI laws must comply with those states’ requirements
- Track the legislature — Kansas’s legislative interest in AI may expand beyond national security in future sessions
For a complete index of Kansas AI legislation, visit our Kansas AI laws page.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney for guidance specific to your situation.
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