The Kansas Critical Infrastructure Protection Act aims to safeguard the state's critical infrastructure by prohibiting access and acquisition of critical components from designated "countries of concern," which include China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela. The act defines critical infrastructure as vital systems or assets that, if incapacitated, could significantly impact state or national security, economic security, or public health. It establishes strict guidelines for governmental agencies and companies involved in critical infrastructure, including requirements for certification, background checks, and restrictions on using software and technology from foreign principals or countries of concern.

Key provisions of the act include a ban on entering agreements with foreign principals that would allow them to access or control critical infrastructure, as well as a mandate that any critical components acquired after July 1, 2026, must come from companies domiciled in the United States. The adjutant general is tasked with overseeing compliance, including the certification of companies and the maintenance of a public list of prohibited technologies. Additionally, the act allows for the investigation of proposed sales or transfers of critical infrastructure to foreign entities and requires the reporting of any cyber threats or vulnerabilities. The act is designed to enhance the security and integrity of Kansas's critical infrastructure against potential foreign threats.