WHAT THIS BILL REGULATES · 3 REQUIREMENT TYPES
How Is This Bill Enforced
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(a)(1) "Artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine-based system that: (i) Can, for a given set of human-defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; and (ii) is capable of using machine and human-based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments, abstract such perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner and use model inference to formulate options for information or action. "Artificial intelligence" includes artificial intelligence chatbots.Section 1(a)(1)" means a machine-based system that: (i) Can, for a given set of human-defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; and (ii) is capable of using machine and human-based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments, abstract such perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner and use model inference to formulate options for information or action. (B) "Artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine-based system that: (i) Can, for a given set of human-defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; and (ii) is capable of using machine and human-based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments, abstract such perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner and use model inference to formulate options for information or action. "Artificial intelligence" includes artificial intelligence chatbots.Section 1(a)(1)" includes artificial intelligence chatbotsArtificial intelligence chatbot"Artificial intelligence chatbot" means artificial intelligence with a natural language interface that provides adaptive, human-like responses to user inputs and is capable of meeting a user's social needs, including by exhibiting anthropomorphic features and being able to sustain a relationship across multiple interactions. "Artificial intelligence chatbot" does not include: (i) A bot that is used only for customer service, operational purposes of a business, productivity and analysis related to source information, internal research or technical assistance; (ii) a bot that is a feature of a video game and is limited to replies related to the video game that cannot discuss topics related to mental health, self-harm or sexually explicit content or maintain a dialogue on other topics unrelated to the video game; or (iii) a stand-alone consumer electronic device that functions as a speaker and voice command interface, acts as a voice-activated virtual assistant and does not sustain a relationship across multiple interactions or generate outputs that are likely to elicit emotional responses in the user.Section 1(a)(2).
(a)(2) "Artificial intelligence chatbotArtificial intelligence chatbot"Artificial intelligence chatbot" means artificial intelligence with a natural language interface that provides adaptive, human-like responses to user inputs and is capable of meeting a user's social needs, including by exhibiting anthropomorphic features and being able to sustain a relationship across multiple interactions. "Artificial intelligence chatbot" does not include: (i) A bot that is used only for customer service, operational purposes of a business, productivity and analysis related to source information, internal research or technical assistance; (ii) a bot that is a feature of a video game and is limited to replies related to the video game that cannot discuss topics related to mental health, self-harm or sexually explicit content or maintain a dialogue on other topics unrelated to the video game; or (iii) a stand-alone consumer electronic device that functions as a speaker and voice command interface, acts as a voice-activated virtual assistant and does not sustain a relationship across multiple interactions or generate outputs that are likely to elicit emotional responses in the user.Section 1(a)(2)" means artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine-based system that: (i) Can, for a given set of human-defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; and (ii) is capable of using machine and human-based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments, abstract such perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner and use model inference to formulate options for information or action. "Artificial intelligence" includes artificial intelligence chatbots.Section 1(a)(1) with a natural language interface that provides adaptive, human-like responses to user inputs and is capable of meeting a user's social needs, including by exhibiting anthropomorphic features and being able to sustain a relationship across multiple interactions. (B) "Artificial intelligence chatbotArtificial intelligence chatbot"Artificial intelligence chatbot" means artificial intelligence with a natural language interface that provides adaptive, human-like responses to user inputs and is capable of meeting a user's social needs, including by exhibiting anthropomorphic features and being able to sustain a relationship across multiple interactions. "Artificial intelligence chatbot" does not include: (i) A bot that is used only for customer service, operational purposes of a business, productivity and analysis related to source information, internal research or technical assistance; (ii) a bot that is a feature of a video game and is limited to replies related to the video game that cannot discuss topics related to mental health, self-harm or sexually explicit content or maintain a dialogue on other topics unrelated to the video game; or (iii) a stand-alone consumer electronic device that functions as a speaker and voice command interface, acts as a voice-activated virtual assistant and does not sustain a relationship across multiple interactions or generate outputs that are likely to elicit emotional responses in the user.Section 1(a)(2)" does not include: (i) A bot that is used only for customer service, operational purposes of a business, productivity and analysis related to source information, internal research or technical assistance; (ii) a bot that is a feature of a video gameVideo game"Video game" means a game: (A) Played on an electronic amusement device that utilizes a computer, microprocessor or similar electronic circuitry and its own monitor or is designed to be used with a television set or a computer monitor; and (B) that interacts with the user of such device.Section 1(a)(6) and is limited to replies related to the video gameVideo game"Video game" means a game: (A) Played on an electronic amusement device that utilizes a computer, microprocessor or similar electronic circuitry and its own monitor or is designed to be used with a television set or a computer monitor; and (B) that interacts with the user of such device.Section 1(a)(6) that cannot discuss topics related to mental health, self-harm or sexually explicit contentSexually explicit content"Sexually explicit content" means the same as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 2256, as in effect on July 1, 2026.Section 1(a)(4) or maintain a dialogue on other topics unrelated to the video gameVideo game"Video game" means a game: (A) Played on an electronic amusement device that utilizes a computer, microprocessor or similar electronic circuitry and its own monitor or is designed to be used with a television set or a computer monitor; and (B) that interacts with the user of such device.Section 1(a)(6); or (iii) a stand-alone consumer electronic device that functions as a speaker and voice command interface, acts as a voice-activated virtual assistant and does not sustain a relationship across multiple interactions or generate outputs that are likely to elicit emotional responses in the user.
(a)(3) "PersonPerson"Person" means an individual, for-profit corporation, nonprofit corporation or other business entity.Section 1(a)(3)" means an individual, for-profit corporation, nonprofit corporation or other business entity.
(a)(4) "Sexually explicit contentSexually explicit content"Sexually explicit content" means the same as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 2256, as in effect on July 1, 2026.Section 1(a)(4)" means the same as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 2256, as in effect on July 1, 2026.
(a)(5) "TrainTrain"Train" means utilizing sets of data and other information to teach an artificial intelligence system to perceive, interpret and learn from data, such that the artificial intelligence will later be capable of making decisions based on information or other inputs provided to the artificial intelligence. "Train" includes the development of a large language model of which the person developing knows that the model will be used to teach the artificial intelligence.Section 1(a)(5)" means utilizing sets of data and other information to teach an artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine-based system that: (i) Can, for a given set of human-defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; and (ii) is capable of using machine and human-based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments, abstract such perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner and use model inference to formulate options for information or action. "Artificial intelligence" includes artificial intelligence chatbots.Section 1(a)(1) system to perceive, interpret and learn from data, such that the artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine-based system that: (i) Can, for a given set of human-defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; and (ii) is capable of using machine and human-based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments, abstract such perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner and use model inference to formulate options for information or action. "Artificial intelligence" includes artificial intelligence chatbots.Section 1(a)(1) will later be capable of making decisions based on information or other inputs provided to the artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine-based system that: (i) Can, for a given set of human-defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; and (ii) is capable of using machine and human-based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments, abstract such perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner and use model inference to formulate options for information or action. "Artificial intelligence" includes artificial intelligence chatbots.Section 1(a)(1). (B) "TrainTrain"Train" means utilizing sets of data and other information to teach an artificial intelligence system to perceive, interpret and learn from data, such that the artificial intelligence will later be capable of making decisions based on information or other inputs provided to the artificial intelligence. "Train" includes the development of a large language model of which the person developing knows that the model will be used to teach the artificial intelligence.Section 1(a)(5)" includes the development of a large language model of which the personPerson"Person" means an individual, for-profit corporation, nonprofit corporation or other business entity.Section 1(a)(3) developing knows that the model will be used to teach the artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine-based system that: (i) Can, for a given set of human-defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; and (ii) is capable of using machine and human-based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments, abstract such perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner and use model inference to formulate options for information or action. "Artificial intelligence" includes artificial intelligence chatbots.Section 1(a)(1).
(a)(6) "Video gameVideo game"Video game" means a game: (A) Played on an electronic amusement device that utilizes a computer, microprocessor or similar electronic circuitry and its own monitor or is designed to be used with a television set or a computer monitor; and (B) that interacts with the user of such device.Section 1(a)(6)" means a game: (A) Played on an electronic amusement device that utilizes a computer, microprocessor or similar electronic circuitry and its own monitor or is designed to be used with a television set or a computer monitor; and (B) that interacts with the user of such device.
Section 1(a) establishes the bill's key defined terms. Artificial intelligence is defined broadly as any machine-based system that makes predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments, and expressly includes AI chatbots. Artificial intelligence chatbot is defined as AI with a natural language interface that provides adaptive, human-like responses and can sustain a relationship across multiple interactions, with carve-outs for customer-service bots, video game NPCs, and stand-alone voice-assistant devices. Train is defined broadly to include development of large language models when the developer knows the model will be used to teach the AI.
(b)(1)–(2) 1 It shall be unlawful for a personPerson"Person" means an individual, for-profit corporation, nonprofit corporation or other business entity.Section 1(a)(3) to knowingly trainTrain"Train" means utilizing sets of data and other information to teach an artificial intelligence system to perceive, interpret and learn from data, such that the artificial intelligence will later be capable of making decisions based on information or other inputs provided to the artificial intelligence. "Train" includes the development of a large language model of which the person developing knows that the model will be used to teach the artificial intelligence.Section 1(a)(5) artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine-based system that: (i) Can, for a given set of human-defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; and (ii) is capable of using machine and human-based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments, abstract such perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner and use model inference to formulate options for information or action. "Artificial intelligence" includes artificial intelligence chatbots.Section 1(a)(1) to: (1) Encourage or otherwise support the act of suicide; (2) encourage or otherwise support the unlawful killing of another personPerson"Person" means an individual, for-profit corporation, nonprofit corporation or other business entity.Section 1(a)(3) pursuant to article 54 of chapter 21 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto;
(b)(3)–(4) 2 It shall be unlawful for a personPerson"Person" means an individual, for-profit corporation, nonprofit corporation or other business entity.Section 1(a)(3) to knowingly trainTrain"Train" means utilizing sets of data and other information to teach an artificial intelligence system to perceive, interpret and learn from data, such that the artificial intelligence will later be capable of making decisions based on information or other inputs provided to the artificial intelligence. "Train" includes the development of a large language model of which the person developing knows that the model will be used to teach the artificial intelligence.Section 1(a)(5) artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine-based system that: (i) Can, for a given set of human-defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; and (ii) is capable of using machine and human-based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments, abstract such perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner and use model inference to formulate options for information or action. "Artificial intelligence" includes artificial intelligence chatbots.Section 1(a)(1) to: (3) provide emotional support, including through open-ended conversations with a user; (4) develop an emotional relationship with or otherwise act as a companion to an individual;
(b)(5) 3 It shall be unlawful for a personPerson"Person" means an individual, for-profit corporation, nonprofit corporation or other business entity.Section 1(a)(3) to knowingly trainTrain"Train" means utilizing sets of data and other information to teach an artificial intelligence system to perceive, interpret and learn from data, such that the artificial intelligence will later be capable of making decisions based on information or other inputs provided to the artificial intelligence. "Train" includes the development of a large language model of which the person developing knows that the model will be used to teach the artificial intelligence.Section 1(a)(5) artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine-based system that: (i) Can, for a given set of human-defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; and (ii) is capable of using machine and human-based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments, abstract such perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner and use model inference to formulate options for information or action. "Artificial intelligence" includes artificial intelligence chatbots.Section 1(a)(1) to: (5) act as or provide information as if the artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine-based system that: (i) Can, for a given set of human-defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; and (ii) is capable of using machine and human-based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments, abstract such perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner and use model inference to formulate options for information or action. "Artificial intelligence" includes artificial intelligence chatbots.Section 1(a)(1) is a licensed mental health or healthcare professional;
(b)(6)–(8) 4 It shall be unlawful for a personPerson"Person" means an individual, for-profit corporation, nonprofit corporation or other business entity.Section 1(a)(3) to knowingly trainTrain"Train" means utilizing sets of data and other information to teach an artificial intelligence system to perceive, interpret and learn from data, such that the artificial intelligence will later be capable of making decisions based on information or other inputs provided to the artificial intelligence. "Train" includes the development of a large language model of which the person developing knows that the model will be used to teach the artificial intelligence.Section 1(a)(5) artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine-based system that: (i) Can, for a given set of human-defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; and (ii) is capable of using machine and human-based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments, abstract such perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner and use model inference to formulate options for information or action. "Artificial intelligence" includes artificial intelligence chatbots.Section 1(a)(1) to: (6) otherwise act as a sentient human or mirror interactions that a human user might have with another human user, such that an individual would feel that such individual could develop a friendship or other relationship with such artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine-based system that: (i) Can, for a given set of human-defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; and (ii) is capable of using machine and human-based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments, abstract such perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner and use model inference to formulate options for information or action. "Artificial intelligence" includes artificial intelligence chatbots.Section 1(a)(1); (7) encourage an individual to isolate from such individual's family, friends or caregivers or provide the individual's financial account information or other sensitive information to such artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine-based system that: (i) Can, for a given set of human-defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; and (ii) is capable of using machine and human-based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments, abstract such perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner and use model inference to formulate options for information or action. "Artificial intelligence" includes artificial intelligence chatbots.Section 1(a)(1); or (8) simulate a human being, including in appearance, voice or other mannerisms.
Section 1(b) is the operative prohibition at the heart of the bill. It makes it unlawful for any person to knowingly train artificial intelligence to perform eight enumerated functions. The prohibitions are extraordinarily broad — they do not merely restrict how AI interacts with minors or vulnerable populations, but categorically ban training AI to provide emotional support, develop relationships, act as a healthcare professional, simulate humans, or encourage isolation. The knowledge requirement (knowingly) attaches to the act of training, meaning a person must know that the training will result in the prohibited capability.
The prohibitions effectively outlaw the entire companion-chatbot and emotional-support AI category. Subsections (b)(1)–(2) address safety harms (suicide encouragement, support for unlawful killing). Subsections (b)(3)–(8) go much further, prohibiting emotional support, companionship, healthcare-professional simulation, human simulation, isolation encouragement, and human appearance or voice simulation.
(c)(1)–(2) The attorney general or an individual aggrieved by a violation of this section may bring a civil cause of action against a personPerson"Person" means an individual, for-profit corporation, nonprofit corporation or other business entity.Section 1(a)(3) for any violation of this section in a court of competent jurisdiction. (2) In the case of an individual who has not attained 18 years of age or is incompetent, incapacitated or deceased, the legal guardian of the individual or the representative of the individual's estate, another family member or any other personPerson"Person" means an individual, for-profit corporation, nonprofit corporation or other business entity.Section 1(a)(3) appointed as suitable by the court may assume the individual's rights under this section.
(c)(3) In a civil action brought pursuant to this section, an individual may recover: (A) Either of the following: (i) The actual damages sustained by the individual as a result of the violation of this section, including damages for emotional distress; or (ii) liquidated damages in the amount of $150,000; (B) punitive damages, pursuant to article 37 of chapter 60 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto; and (C) the cost of the action, including reasonable attorney fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred.
(c)(4) In any civil action filed under this section, a court may, in addition to any other relief available at law: (A) Order equitable relief, including a temporary restraining order, a preliminary injunction or a permanent injunction ordering the defendant to cease operation of the artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine-based system that: (i) Can, for a given set of human-defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; and (ii) is capable of using machine and human-based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments, abstract such perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner and use model inference to formulate options for information or action. "Artificial intelligence" includes artificial intelligence chatbots.Section 1(a)(1) until the unlawful conduct has been corrected. A restraining order or injunction ordered pursuant to this section may require that the defendant provide new training for the artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence"Artificial intelligence" means a machine-based system that: (i) Can, for a given set of human-defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations or decisions influencing real or virtual environments; and (ii) is capable of using machine and human-based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments, abstract such perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner and use model inference to formulate options for information or action. "Artificial intelligence" includes artificial intelligence chatbots.Section 1(a)(1) that does not violate this section; and (B) impose a civil fine against any personPerson"Person" means an individual, for-profit corporation, nonprofit corporation or other business entity.Section 1(a)(3) found to be in violation of this section in an amount of not to exceed: (i) $50,000 for each violation. Any such amount, upon collection, shall be transferred to the state general fund; and (ii) the reasonable expenses and investigation fees as determined by the court if the civil action was brought by the attorney general. Any such amount, upon collection, shall be transferred to the court cost fund account of the state general fund.
Section 1(c) establishes the enforcement framework. Both the attorney general and any aggrieved individual may bring a civil action. For minors, incompetent, incapacitated, or deceased individuals, a legal guardian, estate representative, family member, or court-appointed person may assert the individual's rights. Remedies include actual damages (including emotional distress) or liquidated damages of $150,000, punitive damages, and attorney fees. Courts may also order equitable relief including injunctions requiring cessation of AI operations and mandatory retraining, and may impose civil fines of up to $50,000 per violation.
This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statute book.
Section 2 provides that the act takes effect upon publication in the statute book, which is the standard Kansas enactment mechanism for bills without a specified effective date.