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Kansas AI and Privacy Laws
Kansas has no broad AI law or comprehensive consumer privacy law.
What the law says
A 2025 law makes AI-generated child sexual abuse material a crime and extends the breach of privacy offense to nonconsensual AI-generated sexual images, and 2026 laws add AI-generated content to the state’s sexual extortion and child exploitation statutes.
A 2025 law bans DeepSeek and other AI platforms of concern on state agency devices.
AI task force and chatbot safety bills died when the 2026 session ended.
Key dates
| Date | What takes effect | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SB 186 crimes for AI-generated sexual images | In effect |
What this means for your organization
This state regulates specific uses of AI rather than AI in general. Check whether any of your AI uses fall into the categories above, such as chatbots, synthetic media, or AI in health coverage decisions, and remember that federal law and the laws of other states where you operate may also apply.
Our 2027 AI Governance Checklist covers the steps most organizations need, and our State AI Law Trackers explain the rules for specific industries.
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This page is general information for planning purposes. Laws and guidance change, so confirm current requirements before acting. It is not legal advice. For legal advice about your organization, consult a licensed attorney.
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