Minutes for SB394 - Committee on Judiciary

Requiring the use of age-verification technology to permit access to internet websites containing material that is harmful to minors.

Chairperson Humphries opened the hearing on SB394.

Natalie Scott, Revisor of Statutes, provided an overview of SB394. (Attachment 1) Ms. Scott stood for questions.

Dr. Edward Longe, Director for the Center for Technology and Innovation, James Madison Institute, gave proponent testimony. (Attachment 2)

Brittany Jones, Director of Policy and Engagement, Kansas Family Voice, gave proponent testimony. (Attachment 3)

Chuck Weber, Executive Director, Kansas Catholic Conference, gave proponent testimony. (Attachment 4)

Eli Huber, Kansas State Director, Heritage Action for America, gave written only proponent testimony. (Attachment 5)

Ruthie Barko, Executive Director, Central USA, TechNet, gave neutral testimony. (Attachment 6)

Hope Ledford, Policy Analyst, Chamber of Progress, gave opponent testimony. (Attachment 7)

Chairperson Humphries closed the hearing on SB394.

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