Kansas 2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HB2313

Introduced
2/6/25  
Refer
2/6/25  
Report Pass
2/18/25  
Refer
2/20/25  
Refer
3/5/25  
Engrossed
3/7/25  
Refer
3/11/25  
Report Pass
3/19/25  
Enrolled
4/10/25  

Caption

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.

Impact

By implementing strict restrictions on the use of potentially illicit technologies, HB2313 intends to strengthen data protection and preserve state integrity against foreign espionage. Medical and research institutions that receive state funding will be required to replace any prohibited genetic analysis software with compliant alternatives. Moreover, the bill allows for state reimbursement to cover the costs of replacing disallowed equipment, which is a critical note for those impacted facilities seeking to adhere to the new regulations. This could lead to significant changes in how genetic research is conducted within the state.

Summary

House Bill 2313 addresses concerns regarding the use of artificial intelligence and genetic analysis software produced by certain foreign entities classified as 'countries of concern.' The bill explicitly prohibits state employees from accessing specified artificial intelligence platforms, including DeepSeek, on state-owned devices or networks. Additionally, it prevents medical and research facilities from utilizing genetic sequencers or software that is produced by foreign adversaries, aiming to safeguard state operations from potential security threats associated with foreign-controlled technology.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HB2313 appears to be predominantly supportive among legislators who prioritize national security and technology integrity. However, there could be apprehensions from technology professionals and entities in the healthcare sector regarding the limitations on available tools and the potential challenges that may arise from complying with these regulations. The conversation involves weighing the benefits of enhanced security against the operational impact on state-operated medical and research facilities.

Contention

Key points of contention regarding the bill revolve around the balance of security measures and the potential stifling of innovation in research practices. Critics may argue that such prohibitions impede access to cutting-edge technology and could hinder advancements in medical research. Moreover, identifying what classifies as a 'foreign adversary' and the implications for businesses that utilize AI technology from these nations may spark ongoing legislative debates about globalization in tech and health sectors.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS SB7

Authorizing federally licensed firearm dealers, in addition to county sheriffs, to receive applications for concealed carry licenses and forward such applications to the attorney general, prohibiting sheriffs from assessing any fee related to application services and allowing dealers to assess a fee related to application services not to exceed $20.

KS SB2

Eliminating the income limit to qualify for the subtraction modification exempting social security benefits, increasing the income tax credit amount for household and dependent care expenses, establishing the veterans' valor property tax relief act providing for an income tax credit or refund for eligible individuals, citing the increased property tax homestead refund claim section as the homeowners' property tax freeze program, decreasing the normal privilege tax rate, increasing the extent of property tax exemption for residential property from the statewide school levy, decreasing the rate of ad valorem tax imposed by a school district; providing for certain transfers to the state school district finance fund, reducing the state rate of tax on sales of food and food ingredients and modifying the percent credited to the state highway fund from revenue collected.

KS SB8

Exempting the sale of firearms, firearms accessories, ammunition, firearm safes and firearm safety devices from the retatilers' sales tax.

KS HB2001

Authorizing the secretary of commerce to enter into agreements with major professional sports franchises to establish STAR bond projects for a major professional sports complex, providing for additional revenue sources, expanding the powers and discretion of the secretary and making other changes to the STAR bonds financing act to facilitate such projects, limiting the secretary’s authority to approve such projects to one year unless extended by the legislative coordinating council, authorizing the Kansas development finance authority to issue STAR bonds for such projects, transferring funds under certain circumstances from the state gaming revenues fund to the attracting professional sports to Kansas fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and, if approved by the legislative coordinating council, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

KS HB2003

Establishing the veterans' valor property tax relief act providing for an income tax credit or refund for eligible individuals, modifying the definition of household income and increasing the appraised value threshold for eligibility of seniors and disabled veterans related to increased property tax claims and citing the section as the homeowners' property tax freeze program, providing property tax exemptions for certain personal property including watercraft, marine equipment, off-road vehicles, motorized bicycles and certain trailers, excluding internal revenue code section 1031 exchange transactions as indicators of fair market value, providing for certain exclusions from the prohibition of paying taxes under protest after a valuation notice appeal and providing four prior years' values on the annual valuation notice.

KS SB1

Modifying income tax rates for individuals, exempting all social security benefits from Kansas income tax, increasing the Kansas standard deduction and the Kansas personal exemption, increasing the income tax credit amount for household and dependent care expenses, decreasing the privilege tax normal tax, excluding internal revenue code section 1031 exchange transactions as indicators of fair market value for property tax valuation purposes, increasing the extent of property tax exemption for residential property from the statewide school levy, providing for certain transfers to the state school district finance fund and abolishing the local ad valorem tax reduction fund and the county and city revenue sharing fund.

KS SB6

Providing a sales tax exemption for sales of electricity to residential premises by municipally owned or operated utilities.

KS SB3

Clarifying the procedures and restrictions on accepting a nomination for an elected office.

KS SCR1604

Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to limit property tax valuation increases for real property and personal property mobile homes.

KS SCR1603

Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to limit property tax valuation increases for residential property.

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