Bill > HB2291

This bill creates a new Regulatory Relief Division within the Kansas Attorney General's office to establish a General Regulatory Sandbox Program, which allows businesses to temporarily test innovative offerings by obtaining limited waivers or suspensions of certain state rules and regulations. The program enables businesses to demonstrate new products or services in a controlled environment with consumer protections, providing a pathway for companies to test potentially groundbreaking ideas that might otherwise be restricted by existing regulations. Participating businesses must apply through a detailed process that involves consultation with relevant state agencies and an advisory committee, and must disclose potential risks to consumers. Each sandbox participant can operate under modified regulatory requirements for up to 24 months, with the possibility of a 12-month extension, while being required to maintain rigorous reporting standards and consumer safeguards. The bill aims to foster innovation by giving businesses a structured opportunity to introduce novel offerings without fully committing to long-term regulatory compliance, while still protecting public health, safety, and financial well-being. The Regulatory Relief Division will be responsible for administering the program, reviewing applications, consulting with agencies, and providing recommendations about potential regulatory reforms based on the sandbox participants' experiences.

Business and Industry, Government Affairs

Commerce, Labor and Economic Development (House)

https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2291/