HB 2416 Kansas House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Creating the Kansas motorsports venue protection act to provide immunity to motorsports venues from civil actions for nuisance, taking or similar legal theories.

HB 2416 creates the Kansas Motorsports Venue Protection Act, granting immunity to existing racetracks from lawsuits claiming nuisance or property damage (like noise or vibration) if surrounding property owners acquired their land or built on it *after* the venue was established. It directly affects motorsports venues operating in Kansas before nearby neighbors developed their property. The law does not apply to cases involving violations of state/local laws or conditions prohibited by permits. This bill specifically targets lawsuits from neighbors who purchased or developed property adjacent to established tracks, while preserving enforcement authority for legal violations.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

House Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

Signed into Law

Apr 2026

Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Signed Apr 9, 2026

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What changed between versions

As Amended by Senate Committee → {As Amended by Senate Committee of the Whole} · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill title was updated to reflect a more formal committee designation, and a definition was added to clarify that 'constructed improvements' specifically refers to buildings used for residential or commercial purposes. This change narrows the scope of property owners eligible to bring legal claims under the bill, ensuring only those with structures on their land can seek remedies rather than owners of any land improvement.

Scope change

The bill's applicability was narrowed by adding a specific definition for 'constructed improvements,' limiting the types of properties that qualify for legal action.

DEFINITION

Added a clarifying definition stating that 'constructed improvements' means buildings used for residential or commercial purposes, excluding other types of land improvements.

TECHNICAL

Updated the header from 'As Amended by Senate Committee' to 'As Amended by Senate Committee of the Whole' to reflect the specific legislative body that reviewed the bill.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Apr 9, 2026

Signed into law

Approved by Governor on Monday, April 6, 2026

lower

Mar 23, 2026

Lower · Passed

Concurred with amendments; Yea 122, Nay 0, Absent 3

lower

Mar 19, 2026

Upper · Passed

Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea 38, Nay 2

upper

Mar 18, 2026

Upper · Passed

Committee of the Whole - Be passed as further amended

upper

Mar 18, 2026

Upper · Passed

Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Sen. Elaine Bowers was adopted

upper

Mar 18, 2026

Upper · Passed

Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Sen. Elaine Bowers

upper

Mar 18, 2026

Upper · Passed

Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted

upper

Mar 4, 2026

Upper · Passed

Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Senate Committee on Transportation

upper

Feb 17, 2026

Committee

Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation

upper

Feb 16, 2026

Introduced

Received and Introduced

upper

Feb 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Emergency Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea 118, Nay 0, Absent 7

lower

Feb 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Motion to advance to Emergency Final Action adopted

lower

Feb 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended

lower

Feb 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted

lower

Feb 2, 2026

Lower · Passed

Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by House Committee on Transportation

lower

Jan 12, 2026

Committee

Referred to House Committee on Transportation

lower

Jan 12, 2026

Introduced

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors