KS AI Sexual Materials Law
Kansas AI-Created Sexual Materials and Child Sexual Abuse Material Act (SB 186)
Broadens breach of privacy to include sharing AI-created or AI-altered materials that portray individuals in sexual manner without consent. Criminalizes possession, creation, and distribution of AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Jurisdiction
Kansas
Enacted
Apr 25, 2025
Effective
Jul 1, 2025
Enforcement
Kansas Attorney General (breach of privacy); Kansas law enforcement (CSAM)
Signed by Governor Laura Kelly on April 25, 2025. Effective July 1, 2025.
Kansas Secretary of State - Session LawsWhy It Matters
Comprehensive approach to AI sexual exploitation. Covers both adults (non-consensual intimate images) and minors (CSAM). Relevant to AI image generation platforms and social media companies.
Recent Developments
Signed April 25, 2025. Effective July 1, 2025. Part of broader victim protection package.
At a Glance
Applies to
Harms addressed
Who Must Comply
- Anyone creating, possessing, or distributing AI sexual materials in Kansas
- AI platform operators
- Social media platforms hosting such content
Obligations fall on:
Safety Provisions
- Breach of privacy expanded to AI-created sexual materials
- AI-altered sexual materials without consent criminalized
- AI-generated CSAM criminalized (possession, creation, distribution)
- Protects both adults and minors from AI sexual exploitation
Compliance & Enforcement
Penalties
criminal liability
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Kansas
Focus Areas
Cite This
APA
Kansas. (2025). Kansas AI-Created Sexual Materials and Child Sexual Abuse Material Act (SB 186).
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Last updated January 22, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.