Kansas has enacted age verification requirements for adult websites under House Bill 2592 (HB2592) and Senate Bill 394 (SB394). These laws require adult content websites to verify the age of users to prevent access by minors. Website operators must implement strict verification measures to comply with the state's legal requirements.
For more information, visit the official Kansas Legislature website: http://www.kslegislature.org
Requirements
Under HB2592/SB394, adult websites must:
Implement a reliable age verification system to confirm users are 18 years or older.
Use methods that require official government-issued identification for verification.
Display a clear warning message about the nature of the content before access.
Ensure all collected data is securely stored and protected against unauthorized access.
Prevent minors from bypassing the verification process using false information.
Provide compliance documentation in case of legal inspections or audits.
Punishments for non-compliance
Failure to comply with Kansas age verification laws can result in the following penalties:
Fines: Website operators may face significant monetary penalties.
Legal action: Lawsuits or enforcement actions from the state attorney general.
Criminal charges: In severe cases, non-compliance may lead to criminal liability.
Website blocking: The state may request ISPs to restrict access to non-compliant websites.
Reputation damage: Public listing of non-compliant sites could harm business operations.
Accepted methods of age verification
The following methods are considered acceptable for compliance with Kansas law:
Government-issued photo ID verification (e.g., driver's license, passport).
Third-party age verification services that cross-check official databases.
Credit card authentication as an additional verification step.
Mobile carrier age verification through account checks.
Face recognition technology matched with official ID documents.
How we are compliant
To comply with Kansas age verification laws, we use the following measures:
Third-party government ID verification to ensure users are of legal age.
Secure data encryption to protect sensitive information.
Real-time verification processes to minimize fraudulent attempts.
User consent and privacy policies that align with legal standards.
Regular audits and compliance checks to stay updated with changing regulations.
For further details on Kansas age verification laws, please visit http://www.kslegislature.org.