Senate Substitute for HB 2313 by Committee on Federal and State Affairs - Prohibiting the use of the artificial intelligence platform DeepSeek and other artificial intelligence platforms controlled by a country of concern on state-owned devices and on any state network and the use of genetic sequencers or operational software used for genetic analysis that is produced in a foreign adversary.
HB 2313 prohibits Kansas state agencies from using artificial intelligence platforms controlled by specified "countries of concern" (including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and Venezuela) or the DeepSeek AI platform on state-issued devices or state networks. It requires state agencies to delete existing accounts for these AI tools and ban installation of related applications. The law also extends to prohibit foreign adversary-produced genetic sequencers or genetic analysis software on state systems. Exceptions apply only for law enforcement or cybersecurity investigations. The bill directly affects all state employees and IT systems managed by Kansas state agencies.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Feb 6, 2025
Signed Apr 10, 2025
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{As Amended by House Committee of the Whole}
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Apr 10, 2025
MODERATE
The bill was finalized as a Senate substitute, updating the title to include restrictions on genetic analysis tools from foreign adversaries. It added a new section prohibiting medical and research facilities from using specific genetic sequencers or software produced by foreign adversaries, while also providing a mechanism for state reimbursement to replace prohibited equipment.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded from only regulating state agencies and their devices to also include private medical and research facilities that receive state funding.
SCOPE
Added a new Section 2 prohibiting medical and research facilities from using genetic sequencers or software produced by foreign adversaries.
DEFINITION
Added new definitions for 'foreign adversary', 'genetic sequencer', 'medical facility', 'research facility', and 'operational or research software' to support the new restrictions.
FISCAL
Added a provision allowing medical and research facilities to request state reimbursement up to the cost of replacing prohibited equipment, provided requests are submitted by October 1, 2025.
REQUIREMENT
Modified the bill title and act description to reflect the inclusion of genetic analysis restrictions alongside the existing artificial intelligence platform restrictions.
TECHNICAL
Added standard enrolled bill certification language and signatures for the Governor and legislative officers, indicating the bill is in its final form.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
23
Key actions
14
Committee
9
Apr 10, 2025
Signed into law
Approved by Governor on Tuesday, April 8, 2025
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred with amendments in conference; Yea 87, Nay 38
lower
Mar 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Motion to accede adopted; Sen. Mike Thompson, Sen. Tory Marie Blew and Sen. Oletha Faust Goudeau appointed as conferees
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Nonconcurred with amendments; Conference Committee requested; appointed Rep. Patrick Penn, Rep. Jesse Borjon and Rep. Alexis Simmons
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Emergency Final Action - Substitute passed; Yea 37, Nay 3
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Substitute bill be passed
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted recommending substitute bill be passed
upper
Mar 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Report recommending substitute bill be passed by Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs
upper
Mar 11, 2025
Committee
Referred to Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs
upper
Mar 10, 2025
Introduced
Received and Introduced
upper
Mar 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea 95, Nay 27, Absent 3
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Rep. Nick Hoheisel was adopted
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Rep. Nick Hoheisel
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Committee
Withdrawn from House Committee on Federal and State Affairs and re-referred to Committee of the Whole
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
Withdrawn from Calendar; Referred to House Committee on Federal and State Affairs
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Passed over and retain a place on the calendar
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Report recommending bill be passed by House Committee on Legislative Modernization
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Committee
Referred to House Committee on Legislative Modernization
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Feb 6, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
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0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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