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KS SB499

KS SB499: 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, prevent unauthorized digital likeness replication, and ensure transparency in chatbot interactions, with details to be confirmed with the bill text.

Business Impact

If you operate a business using AI that interacts with minors, you must assess risks and implement safeguards by July 1, 2024, or face penalties.

State
Kansas
Bill Number
SB499
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
High
Category
Comprehensive
Last Action
Feb 10, 2026
Last Verified
May 4, 2026
Data Updated
May 4, 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

Digital Media Gaming Technology

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What This Means

Kansas SB499 introduces significant regulations aimed at protecting minors from compulsive technology use, addressing unauthorized digital likeness replication, and ensuring transparency in chatbot interactions, with specific details to be confirmed.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

Senate Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs

Bill Sponsors

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Original Sponsor

Compliance Checklist

Assess and mitigate risks of compulsive use in products for minors
Who: Businesses creating digital products
Deadline: Not specified
Penalty: Potential legal action from affected minors
Implement transparency measures in chatbot interactions
Who: Businesses using chatbots
Deadline: Not specified
Penalty: Potential legal action for deceptive practices
Establish protocols for handling unauthorized digital likeness usage
Who: Businesses utilizing digital likenesses
Deadline: Not specified
Penalty: Legal action from individuals for unauthorized use

Related & Companion Bills

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Full Legal Analysis

Kansas SB499 encompasses three main acts aimed at regulating technology use and protecting individuals' rights in the digital space. The Kansas Age-Appropriate Design Code Act mandates that businesses providing online services or products likely to be accessed by minors must assess and mitigate risks of compulsive use, with specific guidelines and definitions to be verified against the bill text. The Kansas Stopping Likeness Abuse by Nonconsensual Digital Replicas Act establishes a private right of action for unauthorized digital likeness replication, defined as the creation or distribution of digital replicas without consent, with specific exceptions and conditions to be confirmed with the bill text. The Kansas Saving Human Connection Act prohibits deceptive practices in chatbot interactions, requiring clear disclosure when users are interacting with a chatbot, with penalties and enforcement mechanisms to be verified against the bill text.

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