Kansas b2025_26 Biennium Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB453 — Enacting the Kansas critical infrastructure protection act to prohibit access to state critical infrastructure by countries of concern and the acquisition of critical software and other technology used in state infrastructure from countries of concern.

Last action — Died in Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

AN ACT concerning infrastructure; enacting the Kansas critical infrastructure protection act; prohibiting access to state critical infrastructure by countries of concern; prohibiting the acquisition of critical software and other technology used in state infrastructure from countries of concern.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Died in Committee

  2. Referred to Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs

  3. Introduced

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 164 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (164)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB453 do?
AN ACT concerning infrastructure; enacting the Kansas critical infrastructure protection act; prohibiting access to state critical infrastructure by countries of concern; prohibiting the acquisition of critical software and other technology used in state infrastructure from countries of concern.
Who sponsors SB453?
SB453 is sponsored by Craig Bowser (Republican).
What is the current status of SB453?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB453?
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