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HR 6023

Opposing the federal preemption of state laws that regulate artificial intelligence.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas opposes federal preemption of state AI laws, asserting state authority to regulate artificial intelligence independently of federal standards.

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Bill Summary · HR 6023

Legislative bill overview

HR 6023 is a resolution expressing opposition to federal preemption of state AI regulation laws. The bill asserts Kansas's position that states should retain authority to establish their own artificial intelligence standards rather than having federal regulations override state-level rules.

Why is this important

This reflects a fundamental federalism debate about who should control emerging technology regulation. As AI becomes increasingly prevalent in business, healthcare, and government, the question of whether uniform federal standards or varied state approaches better serve the public has significant implications for innovation speed, consumer protection, and business compliance costs.

Potential points of contention

  • Federalism philosophy: Supporters argue states need flexibility to reflect local values; opponents contend fragmented state rules create compliance burdens and hinder interstate commerce
  • Regulatory effectiveness: Critics question whether individual states have sufficient expertise and resources to effectively regulate complex AI systems with national/global reach
  • Industry impact: Businesses may prefer uniform federal standards to reduce compliance complexity, while some states may want stronger protections than federal floors would provide

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

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