Legislators Toolkit: Kansas State Policy

Current Kansas State Policy

Kansas Economic Growth Act (2004) Biosciences Authority Act
(K.S.A.74-99b01, et seq.)

Key Language:

Section 3(aa): Nothwithstanding any other provision of this act, the terms “bioscience,” “biotechnology,” and “life sciences” shall not be construed to include:

1. Induced abortion in humans, performed after the date of enactment of this act, or use of cells or tissues derived therefrom; or
2. Any research the federal funding of which would be contrary to federal laws that are in effect on the date of the enactment of this act.

Impact:

Affects researchers employed by the Authority or who receive funding for research from the Authority.