HB 2181 Kansas House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Enacting the uniform family law arbitration act.

HB 2181 establishes rules for resolving certain family law disputes through binding arbitration instead of court. It requires written, signed agreements specifying the dispute (e.g., child custody, visitation, or financial support), appointing an impartial arbitrator trained in domestic violence and child abuse, and limits arbitration to non-eliminatory matters. The bill prohibits arbitrators from deciding divorce, termination of parental rights, adoptions, or child status cases (as specified in Section 3). Courts retain oversight to enforce agreements, terminate arbitration if invalid, or consolidate related cases, ensuring the process aligns with Kansas family law.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 30, 2025 Last action Apr 10, 2026
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Feb 5, 2025
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Withdrawn from House Committee on Judiciary; Referred to House Committee on Judiciary
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Jan 30, 2025
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Referred to House Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice
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Jan 30, 2025
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