KS SB453

Prohibits Kansas governmental agencies and companies with access to state critical infrastructure from entering agreements with foreign principals from countries of concern (China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Venezuela) that would allow direct or remote access to such infrastructure

Requires companies seeking access to state critical infrastructure to obtain certification from the adjutant general, including background checks on employees, disclosure of foreign ownership, and use of domestic-only servers and cloud providers; certification fee capped at $150

Mandates removal of all prohibited foreign software from state infrastructure by January 1, 2027, and bans contracts for wireless routers, modems, traffic cameras, and LiDAR technology from foreign principals or countries of concern

Allows continued use of critical components acquired before July 1, 2026, but requires U.S.-manufactured replacements; exceptions permitted when no reasonable domestic alternative exists and approved by the adjutant general

Authorizes the adjutant general to investigate proposed sales or investments in critical infrastructure to foreign entities and seek injunctions to block transactions that threaten state security