SB405 — 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 — Died in Committee
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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Summary
AN ACT concerning artificial intelligence; 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; providing civil actions for violations, with potential recovery of damages, attorney fees and litigation costs; permitting courts to order equitable relief to correct unlawful conduct.
Bill Text
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Read SB405 on the official Kansas source →Action History
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Died in Committee
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Hearing: Monday, February 9, 2026, 10:30 AM — Room 144-S
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Referred to Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs
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Introduced
Sponsors
- Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 164 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (164)
164 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB405 do?
- AN ACT concerning artificial intelligence; 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; providing civil actions for violations, with potential recovery of damages, attorney fees and litigation costs; permitting courts to order equitable relief to correct unlawful conduct.
- Who sponsors SB405?
- SB405 is sponsored by Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs.
- What is the current status of SB405?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track SB405?
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