Kansas Bills

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2780: Authorizing the terramation of dead human bodies in the state of Kansas and requiring all terramations to be performed by licensed terramatory operators.

HB 2780 authorizes soil-based decomposition (terramation) of unembalmed human bodies in Kansas as an alternative to burial or cremation. It requires all terramation facilities to be licensed, comply with building and environmental standards, and use specific containers designed for the process. Operators must obtain authorization forms signed by a legal agent and a coroner’s permit, and hazardous medical implants must be removed before processing. This law directly affects funeral service providers, mortuary operators, and individuals choosing this disposal method by establishing new regulatory requirements.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2628: Establishing a refundable income tax credit for tuition payments and fees made to postsecondary educational institutions.

HB 2628 creates a refundable Kansas income tax credit for residents paying tuition and fees at eligible colleges or universities. It allows qualifying taxpayers to claim up to $300 per year toward these costs for themselves or their child, with any unused portion refunded if the credit exceeds their tax bill. The credit applies to Kansas residents who paid for attendance at institutions meeting state-defined standards under K.S.A. 72-3222. This policy directly supports families and individuals covering higher education expenses, making the credit accessible even if they owe no state income tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HCR 5032: Expressing support for the end of forced organ harvesting in the People's Republic of China

This Kansas House Concurrent Resolution expresses support for ending forced organ harvesting in China, specifically targeting practices involving Falun Gong practitioners, prisoners of conscience, and ethnic minorities. The bill declares opposition to these alleged violations of human rights and encourages the medical community to warn citizens against traveling to China for organ transplants due to these risks. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal statement of the legislature's stance on the issue.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 515: Authorizing nonpublic schools to permit nonaccredited private elementary or secondary school students to participate in certain activities for such nonpublic schools.

SB 515 allows Kansas nonpublic schools to permit students enrolled in nonaccredited private elementary or secondary schools to participate in school activities like sports, clubs, and events. To qualify, students must be Kansas residents, meet age and eligibility requirements set by the activities association, and pay any fees required of all participants. The bill prohibits nonpublic schools from denying participation based on a student's enrollment status in a nonaccredited school and ensures these students have the same rights and responsibilities as other participants. This policy change removes barriers for nonaccredited private school students seeking to join extracurricular activities at nonpublic schools.

Topics ✓ Education

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2620: Increasing the eligible credit amount for the earned income tax credit.

HB 2620 increases Kansas' earned income tax credit (EITC) by raising the state credit percentage from 17% to 18% of the federal EITC amount for tax years 2010-2012, then maintaining 17% for all subsequent years. It directly affects low-to-moderate-income Kansas residents who qualify for the federal EITC and claim it on their state tax returns. The bill modifies how the state credit is calculated (based on the federal credit amount) and ensures any excess credit beyond state tax liability is refunded to the taxpayer. This change updates Kansas law to align with the federal credit percentage, effective upon publication in the statute book.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2642: Removing obsolete reference to global intangible low-taxed income provided for under the federal internal revenue code in determining Kansas adjusted gross income.

HB 2642 removes an outdated reference to "global intangible low-taxed income" (GILTI) from Kansas's tax code, which was a federal tax provision repealed in 2017. The bill amends Kansas Statute 79-32,117 to eliminate this obsolete mention when calculating Kansas adjusted gross income for taxpayers. This change affects all Kansas individual taxpayers subject to state income tax but does not alter tax rates, deductions, or actual tax liability. The bill simply updates the state code to align with current federal law, removing a reference that no longer applies.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2621: Providing a property tax exemption for real property owned by a not-for-profit organization and used to provide affordable housing.

HB 2621 would create a new property tax exemption in Kansas for real estate owned by nonprofit organizations that provide affordable housing. This exemption would be added to Kansas tax law (K.S.A. 79-201), specifically applying to properties used exclusively for housing meeting state affordability standards. It directly affects nonprofits developing or managing affordable housing projects by eliminating their property tax burden on qualifying properties. The bill amends existing tax exemption categories, which currently include religious buildings and schools, to include affordable housing nonprofits. This policy change would reduce operating costs for qualifying housing developments without altering current affordability definitions.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HCR 5026: Proposing a constitutional amendment to section 1 of the Kansas bill of rights to affirm that men and women are possessed of equal and inalienable natural rights from conception.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to Kansas that would explicitly state men and women possess equal natural rights starting from conception. The key provision adds the phrase "life from conception" to the state's existing equal rights clause in the bill of rights. If approved by the legislature and voters, this change would legally define the beginning of protected life at conception for both genders. The measure requires a two-thirds legislative vote to place it on the 2026 ballot for public approval.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 514: Authorizing students to participate in school activities immediately upon transfer to another school unless such students were recruited, induced or unduly influenced to transfer for athletic activity participation.

SB 514 allows Kansas students who transfer mid-year to immediately join school activities (like sports, music, or drama) at their new school, unless they were recruited or induced primarily to join for athletic purposes. Students must still meet basic eligibility standards (academic requirements, behavior, skill assessment, and team capacity limits). The rule specifically delays athletic participation for one year if a student transferred solely for sports recruitment, but does not affect eligibility for nonathletic activities like music or debate. Schools cannot delay eligibility for nonathletic transfers or impose unnecessary barriers.

Topics ✓ Education

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2785: Renaming the medication donation program providing for the registration of qualifying centers to accept, administer, supply or dispense certain donated drugs or devices.

HB 2785 renames Kansas' "Utilization of Unused Medications Act" to the "Medication Donation Program" and updates its rules. The bill allows pharmacies, manufacturers, and patients to donate unused drugs to qualifying centers (like indigent clinics, community mental health centers, and pharmacies), which then distribute them to medically indigent Kansas residents who are uninsured or underinsured. Key changes include updated eligibility criteria for donations, new annual reporting requirements for centers (detailing drugs received, patients served, and handling fees), and clarifications that federal Medicaid-funded drugs cannot be part of the program. The program aims to safely redirect unused medications to low-income residents while ensuring centers follow safety standards.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2784: Decreasing the rate of ad valorem tax imposed by a school district and providing for certain transfers to the state school district finance fund.

HB 2784 lowers the property tax rate for Kansas school districts from 20 mills to 19 mills for the 2026-2027 school year. It directly affects school districts by reducing their local property tax revenue and requires the state to transfer funds from the general fund and budget stabilization fund to the state school district finance fund to offset this loss. The bill amends tax laws to automatically calculate and transfer the revenue difference based on the rate decrease, ensuring school districts maintain funding levels. This change applies specifically to the 2026-2027 school year as defined in the bill.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2663: Modifying the requirements for student cohorts and achievement goals for school district at-risk accountability plans.

HB 2663 modifies how Kansas school districts track progress for students in at-risk programs. It requires districts to identify specific student groups (including those eligible for free meals) and set four-year academic improvement goals for each group in English language arts and math. Districts must implement 2-4 state-approved interventions for these groups and evaluate progress using state assessments and other approved measures. The bill aims to ensure targeted support and measurable progress toward state goals for all students, without allowing districts to change established goals once set.

Topics ✓ Education

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