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HB 2212 Kansas House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Substitute for HB 2212 by Committee on Judiciary - Authorizing the governor to make a declaration of need for enhanced public safety and security for an extraordinary event and providing certain powers to the governor during a period of such declaration.

HB 2212 increases the maximum reimbursement amount for inmates from $500 to $750 for personal injury or property damage caused by state negligence in Kansas correctional facilities. Inmates must provide written notice to the secretary of corrections for claims exceeding $750 to be reviewed by the joint committee on claims against the state. This change directly affects all inmates in Kansas state correctional institutions who suffer losses due to state negligence. The bill amends Kansas Statute 46-920 to establish the new $750 cap and require the notice procedure.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeIncreases inmate compensation for state negligence in corrections ($500→$750), aligning with civil rights protection in criminal justice reform.85% confidence
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Signed Apr 9, 2026
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What changed between versions

As Amended by Senate Committee on Judiciary → Enrolled · 6 edits · Apr 9, 2026
MODERATE
The bill completely replaced a proposal to increase inmate reimbursement limits for negligence claims with a new law granting the governor authority to manage public safety during major events like the Super Bowl or Olympics. This change shifts the bill's focus from internal corrections administration to state-level emergency preparedness and resource deployment for large-scale gatherings.
Scope change
The scope changed from a specific administrative rule regarding inmate financial claims to a broad emergency powers statute applicable to the entire state during extraordinary events.
SCOPE

Removed provisions allowing the secretary of corrections to reimburse inmates up to $750 for injuries or property damage caused by state negligence.

Added authority for the governor to issue proclamations declaring the need for enhanced public safety and security during extraordinary events hosted in or near Kansas.

REQUIREMENT

Removed requirements for inmates to notify the secretary of corrections about claims exceeding the reimbursement threshold.

ENFORCEMENT

Added powers for the governor to utilize all state resources, transfer personnel, and direct cooperation from local agencies during declared extraordinary events.

TIMELINE

Added a sunset provision stating the new extraordinary event provisions will expire on July 1, 2027.

DEFINITION

Added a definition of 'extraordinary event' including the World Cup, Olympics, Super Bowl, and national political conventions.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
17
Key actions
10
Committee
6
Apr 9, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor on Friday, April 3, 2026
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred with amendments; Yea 118, Nay 2, Absent 5
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Final Action - Substitute passed; Yea 38, Nay 2
upper
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Substitute bill be passed
upper
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted recommending substitute bill be passed
upper
Mar 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee Report recommending substitute bill be passed by Senate Committee on Judiciary
upper
Jan 12, 2026
Committee
Withdrawn from Calendar, Rereferred to Senate Committee on Judiciary
upper
Mar 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Senate Committee on Judiciary
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary
upper
Feb 19, 2025
Introduced
Received and Introduced
upper
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Final Action - Passed; Yea 111, Nay 8, Absent 6
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Be passed
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Report recommending bill be passed by House Committee on Judiciary
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to House Committee on Judiciary
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
lower
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