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HB 2648

Enacting the social media and telecommunications fraud accountability act, requiring social media platforms to exercise reasonable care in preventing the dissemination of fraudulent advertisements, prohibiting falsely identifying names or numbers on telephone caller ID systems and the unauthorized use of a bank name in electronic advertisements or solicitations and making violations of the act an unconscionable act or practice under the Kansas consumer protection act.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas bill requires social media platforms prevent fraudulent ads and prohibits caller ID spoofing and fake bank names in solicitations, treating violations as consumer protection violations.

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Bill Summary · HB 2648

Legislative bill overview

HB 2648 requires social media platforms to take reasonable steps to prevent fraudulent advertisements and criminalizes spoofing (falsely identifying caller ID information), misuse of bank names in digital ads, and other telecommunications fraud tactics. Violations would be treated as unconscionable practices under Kansas's consumer protection laws, exposing violators to civil penalties and enforcement actions.

Why is this important

Fraud through social media ads and spoofed phone calls costs consumers billions annually. This bill creates accountability mechanisms for platforms and telecommunications actors, potentially reducing exposure to romance scams, investment fraud, and impersonation schemes that disproportionately harm elderly and vulnerable populations.

Potential points of contention

  • Platform liability scope: The "reasonable care" standard for social media companies is vague and could be interpreted broadly, potentially imposing significant compliance costs on platforms or narrowly, limiting effectiveness
  • First Amendment concerns: Content moderation requirements may face constitutional challenges regarding free speech protections, particularly around determining what constitutes "fraudulent" before legal adjudication
  • Enforcement feasibility: The bill doesn't clarify how Kansas would enforce rules against telecommunications fraud that often originates overseas or across state lines, potentially creating an unfunded enforcement burden
  • Definition precision: Terms like "unauthorized use of a bank name" need clear boundaries to avoid catching legitimate comparative advertising or educational content

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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