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KS SB234

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Federal and State Affairs

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Medical and research facilities receiving state funds are prohibited from using genetic sequencers or genetic analysis software produced by foreign adversaries including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela (Maduro regime), and Syria

  • Prohibited equipment that cannot be permanently disabled must be removed and replaced with compliant alternatives

  • Facilities may request reimbursement from the state treasurer for the cost of replacing prohibited equipment and software, with requests due by October 1, 2025

  • The governor, in consultation with the adjutant general, may designate additional entities as foreign adversaries

  • The law takes effect upon publication in the statute book and includes a severability clause protecting remaining provisions if any portion is found unconstitutional

Legislative Description

Prohibiting the use of genetic sequencers or operational software used for genetic analysis that is produced in a foreign adversary.

Last Action

Senate Hearing: Thursday, March 13, 2025, 10:30 AM Room 144-S

3/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Federal and State Affairs2/7/2025

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