The bill prohibits medical and research facilities in Kansas from using genetic sequencers or operational software for genetic analysis that is produced by foreign adversaries, which include specific countries such as China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, and Syria. It defines key terms such as "DNA," "foreign adversary," "genetic sequencer," "human genome," "medical facility," "operational or research software," and "research facility." The legislation mandates that any existing genetic sequencers and software that fall under this prohibition must be removed and replaced with compliant alternatives.
Additionally, the bill allows medical and research facilities to request reimbursement from the state treasurer for the costs associated with replacing the prohibited equipment and software, provided that the requests are submitted before October 1, 2025. The provisions of the bill are designed to be severable, ensuring that if any part is deemed unconstitutional, the remaining sections will still be enforceable. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.