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KS SB405
Bill
Status
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Federal and State Affairs
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AI Summary
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Prohibits knowingly training AI to encourage suicide or unlawful killing, provide emotional support or companionship, act as a mental health or healthcare professional, simulate human beings, or encourage users to isolate from family and friends
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Excludes from regulation: customer service bots, business productivity tools, video game characters limited to game-related topics, and stand-alone voice assistant devices that don't sustain relationships or elicit emotional responses
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Allows civil lawsuits by the attorney general or aggrieved individuals, with recovery options of either actual damages (including emotional distress) or $150,000 in liquidated damages, plus punitive damages and attorney fees
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Authorizes courts to impose civil fines up to $50,000 per violation and order injunctive relief requiring defendants to cease AI operations until retraining occurs
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Legal guardians, estate representatives, or family members may bring claims on behalf of minors, incapacitated individuals, or deceased persons
Legislative Description
Making it unlawful for a person to knowingly train artificial intelligence to encourage or support suicide or the unlawful killing of another person, provide emotional support, develop emotional relationships, act as a healthcare professional, simulate humans or encourage isolation.
Last Action
Senate Hearing: Monday, February 9, 2026, 10:30 AM Room 144-S
2/9/2026