Notes

Manual voice calls to non-DNC numbers require prior express consent. Must register with KS AG. Calling hours 8 AM to 9 PM. Must identify yourself, company, and sales purpose. Phone sales over $25 need written contract. No bond requirement makes KS one of the easier states for registration compliance.

ATDS Definition

Kansas defines automated telephone dialing equipment as devices capable of storing or producing telephone numbers and dialing them without human intervention. The definition is largely aligned with the federal standard.

Exemptions

EBR exemption for manual calls. Registration with KS AG required (no bond).

Statute

K.S.A. § 50-670; § 50-670a

Notes

SMS marketing requires prior express written consent when using automated systems. FCC one-to-one consent rule (Jan 2025) applies. Kansas penalties are moderate ($10,000 per violation).

ATDS Definition

Automated texting platforms fall under Kansas's automated calling restrictions. Systems that store numbers and send messages without individual human initiation trigger consent requirements.

Exemptions

Transactional texts to existing customers may be exempt.

Statute

K.S.A. § 50-670a

Notes

AI voice calls require prior express written consent in Kansas. No BIPA-equivalent exists. The KCPA could cover failure to disclose AI use as a deceptive practice.

ATDS Definition

AI-generated voice calls fall under Kansas's automated calling and prerecorded message restrictions. No specific AI disclosure statute.

Statute

K.S.A. § 50-670a

Notes

Prerecorded messages to Kansas consumers require prior express written consent. Must identify caller and provide callback within 30 seconds. $10,000 per violation penalty.

ATDS Definition

Prerecorded messages are covered by Kansas's automated calling statute. Prior consent required for prerecorded commercial solicitation.

Exemptions

Emergency and government notifications may be exempt.

Statute

K.S.A. § 50-670a

Notes

RVM is not specifically addressed in Kansas statute. Conservative approach: treat as requiring prior express written consent.

ATDS Definition

Ringless voicemail is not explicitly addressed but falls under the automated calling provisions.

Statute

K.S.A. § 50-670a

Notes

MMS marketing follows the same rules as SMS. Prior express written consent required for automated sending.

ATDS Definition

MMS messages are treated identically to SMS under Kansas automated calling restrictions.

Exemptions

Same exemptions as SMS.

Statute

K.S.A. § 50-670a

Notes

Fax advertising follows federal TCPA rules. Prior express written consent required for unsolicited commercial faxes.

ATDS Definition

Fax communications are governed by federal TCPA. Kansas does not have a separate state fax statute.

Exemptions

EBR exemption under federal law with opt-out notice on each fax.

Statute

K.S.A. § 50-670; 47 U.S.C. § 227