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KS SB 499

KS SB 499: Enacting the Kansas age-appropriate design code act to require businesses to assess and mitigate risks of compulsive use in minors, enacting the Kans… Verified

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Enacting the Kansas age-appropriate design code act to require businesses to assess and mitigate risks of compulsive use in minors, enacting the Kansas stopping likeness abuse by nonconsensual digital replicas act to create a private right of action for the unauthorized digital replication and…

AI Summary

This bill enacts measures to protect minors from compulsive use by requiring risk assessments, prevent unauthorized digital likeness replication, and ensure transparency in chatbot interactions.

Business Impact

If you operate a digital platform for minors in Kansas, you must assess risks of compulsive use or face potential legal action.

State
Kansas
Bill Number
SB 499
Status
Dead/Failed
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Comprehensive
Last Action
Apr 10, 2026
Last Verified
May 28, 2026
Data Updated
May 28, 2026
What do these statuses mean?
Introduced — Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee — Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed — Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted — Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed — Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown — Status data not yet available or awaiting classification

Affected Industries

Technology Consumer Protection

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What This Means

Kansas SB 499 introduces significant regulations aimed at protecting minors from compulsive technology use through risk assessments, addressing unauthorized digital likenesses, and ensuring transparency in chatbot interactions.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

Died in Committee

Bill Sponsors

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Compliance Checklist

Assess and mitigate risks of compulsive use in products for minors.
Who: Businesses operating digital platforms for minors.
Penalty: Potential legal action for non-compliance.
Ensure transparency in chatbot interactions.
Who: Businesses using chatbots.
Penalty: Potential legal action for deceptive practices.

Related & Companion Bills

Kansas SB499 — Enacting the Kansas age-appropriate design code act to requ… Kansas HB2772 — Enacting the Kansas age-appropriate design code act to requ… Kansas HB 2772 — Enacting the Kansas age-appropriate design code act to requ…

Full Legal Analysis

SB 499 encompasses three main acts aimed at regulating technology use among minors and protecting individual rights in the digital space. The Kansas Age-Appropriate Design Code Act mandates businesses to assess and mitigate risks associated with compulsive use of their products by minors. The Kansas Stopping Likeness Abuse by Nonconsensual Digital Replicas Act creates a private right of action for individuals whose digital likenesses are replicated or distributed without consent. Lastly, the Kansas Saving Human Connection Act seeks to prohibit deceptive practices in chatbot interactions, ensuring that users are aware they are engaging with automated systems.

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