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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2709: Requiring examination and licensure of home inspectors in the same manner as general contractors and providing that home inspectors obtain liability insurance coverage as required for general contractors.

HB 2709 requires home inspectors in Kansas to obtain a license and carry liability insurance in the same way as general contractors. It applies to individuals conducting non-invasive visual inspections of single-family homes (up to four units), excluding specialized checks like pest inspections or air quality tests. The bill mandates that cities and counties use existing contractor licensing exams (with a 75% passing score) and fees, and that home inspectors must hold the same liability insurance as contractors. This directly affects current home inspectors who must now comply with these standards to legally practice.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2730: Requiring managed care organizations to provide an explanation of benefits to KanCare and CHIP enrollees.

HB 2730 requires Kansas managed care organizations providing KanCare (Medicaid) and CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program) services to send enrollees a clear, written or digital explanation of benefits after healthcare visits starting January 1, 2028. This explanation must include the enrollee's name and ID, provider details, billed amount, allowed amount, and what the program paid. The bill directly affects KanCare and CHIP enrollees by making it easier for them to understand healthcare costs and coverage. It does not change current billing practices for providers but adds a new transparency requirement for enrollees. The law takes effect in 2028, with rules to be adopted by the health department before that date.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2723: Requiring the supreme court to develop or procure a court date reminder program for the purpose of sending advance notifications to individuals with scheduled court dates for a criminal case or an infraction and requiring all courts to send certain notifications using such program.

HB 2723 requires Kansas courts to implement a free court date reminder program for individuals with scheduled court dates in criminal cases or traffic infractions. The program, to be developed by the Supreme Court by June 2027, will automatically send multiple reminders via text, email, phone call, or mail at least 14 days, 7 days, and 1 day before the court date, plus a follow-up if a date is missed. Courts must collect contact information during summons, booking, or court intake processes (without penalizing refusal to provide it), and individuals can opt out of text reminders while updating contact details through a public website. The law ensures no cost to users and mandates consistent notification timing to reduce missed appearances.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2759: Requiring registration of agents and political organizations representing countries of concern.

HB 2759 requires individuals acting as agents for foreign governments or political organizations from specific "countries of concern" (China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela) and Kansas-based political groups receiving foreign funding to register with the state ethics commission. It mandates detailed disclosures about funding sources, political activities, ownership structures, and expenditures - requiring quarterly updates. The law directly affects Kansas residents or entities engaging in lobbying, election advocacy, or political activities on behalf of these foreign principals. Key provisions include reporting all foreign payments, describing foreign principal control structures, and disclosing political spending within the past 60-120 days. The bill aims to increase transparency around foreign influence in Kansas politics, excluding Taiwan (Republic of China) from the designated countries.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 511: Requiring the secretary of wildlife and parks to prepare and present any plans to reorganize the Kansas department of wildlife and parks to certain legislative committees and legislative approval of any such plans.

SB 511 requires the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks secretary to submit any reorganization plan (including restructuring, consolidating, or reclassifying departments or staff) to the Senate and House committees on agriculture and natural resources before implementation. Legislative approval via a concurrent resolution is mandatory for any reorganization to take effect. This bill applies directly to the department's leadership and processes, adding a review step for structural changes. The requirement expires on July 1, 2027, and does not alter the department’s operational authority under existing law.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2675: Establishing the Kansas-Italy trade commission to advance, promote and encourage business and other mutually beneficial activities between Kansas and Italy.

HB 2675 creates a 13-member Kansas-Italy Trade Commission to strengthen economic ties between Kansas and Italy. The commission includes legislative leaders, business representatives (from Kansas industries, trade groups, or Italian-American communities), and the Commerce Secretary, with members appointed by state officials. It will promote trade, investment, business exchanges, and joint economic initiatives through annual reports to the governor and legislature, and by accepting private donations into a dedicated fund. The commission must hold public quarterly meetings and focus on concrete opportunities for mutual economic growth between Kansas businesses and Italian partners.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 508: Increasing the annual limit on transfers from the lottery operating fund to the community crisis stabilization centers fund and the clubhouse model program fund.

SB 508 increases the annual funding limit for transfers from Kansas' lottery operating fund to two specific disability services programs. It raises the cap from $8 million to $16 million per year (starting in fiscal year 2027) for the community crisis stabilization centers fund and the clubhouse model program fund under the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. For fiscal year 2026, the bill mandates specific monthly transfers of $625,000 and $208,333 to these funds, respectively. This directly affects crisis support services and community-based programs for individuals with disabilities in Kansas. The bill amends existing lottery fund transfer rules to prioritize these disability services with increased annual funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 499: Enacting the Kansas age-appropriate design code act to require businesses to assess and mitigate risks of compulsive use in minors, enacting the Kansas stopping likeness abuse by nonconsensual digital replicas act to create a private right of action for the unauthorized digital replication and distribution of individuals' digital likenesses and enacting the Kansas saving human connection act to prohibit deceptive practices and ensure transparency in chatbot interactions.

SB 499 creates three new consumer protection laws in Kansas. It requires businesses with online services used by minors to assess and reduce risks of compulsive use (like addictive features), set privacy settings to the highest default for minors, and let consumers control their data. The bill also creates legal rights for people harmed by unauthorized digital replicas of their likeness and mandates transparency in chatbot interactions to prevent deceptive practices. These rules apply to businesses generating most revenue from online services likely accessed by minors, with enforcement by the attorney general.

Topics ✓ Technology

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2692: Establishing standards of conduct for agents of the United States immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) prohibiting facial covering of agents, requiring vehicles be clearly marked, requiring judicial search warrants, prohibiting raids in places of worships, schools, daycare centers, hospitals and courts, requiring minimum training.

HB 2692 is a Kansas state bill requiring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents operating within Kansas to follow specific conduct standards. It prohibits agents from wearing facial coverings, mandates clear vehicle markings and identification, and requires judicial warrants for raids in schools, places of worship, hospitals, courts, and daycare centers. The bill also bans door-to-door residential raids and sets a minimum 14-week training standard for agents, matching Kansas law enforcement requirements. This legislation applies directly to federal ICE agents conducting enforcement activities in Kansas.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Education ✓ Immigration

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2772: Enacting the Kansas age-appropriate design code act to require businesses to assess and mitigate risks of compulsive use in minors; enacting the Kansas stopping likeness abuse by nonconsensual digital replicas act to create a private right of action for the unauthorized digital replication and distribution of individuals' digital likenesses; enacting the Kansas saving human connection act to prohibit deceptive practices and ensure transparency in chatbot interactions.

HB 2772 creates three new consumer protection laws in Kansas. The Age-Appropriate Design Code Act requires businesses to assess and reduce risks of compulsive digital product use among minors, set privacy settings for minors to the highest default level, and give consumers control over their personal data. The Stopping Likeness Abuse Act establishes a private right of action for individuals whose digital likenesses are used without consent. The Saving Human Connection Act mandates transparency in chatbot interactions, prohibits deceptive practices, and holds chatbot providers liable for injuries caused by their products. These provisions directly affect digital businesses, chatbot providers, and Kansas residents using digital services.

Topics ✓ Technology

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2756: Prohibiting certain sex offenders from residing within 1,000 feet of any school property.

HB 2756 prohibits certain lifetime sex offenders from living within 1,000 feet of any school property in Kansas. It specifically affects sex offenders convicted of crimes against victims under age 14, requiring them to register for life under Kansas law. The bill allows exceptions if an offender already lived within 1,000 feet of a school before July 1, 2026 (with notification by September 2026), or if a school was later built near their home (requiring notification within 90 days of the school opening). The restriction applies to the nearest edge of the offender's residence and school property, effective upon enactment.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 510: Requiring interest earnings of the parks fee fund to be transferred to such fund each month.

SB 510 amends Kansas law to require monthly transfers of interest earnings from the parks fee fund back into the fund itself. Specifically, it mandates that on or before the 10th of each month, the director of accounts must transfer interest calculated from the fund's average daily balance and the previous month's investment rate. This change directly affects the management of the parks fee fund, which is used for state park administration, land acquisition, and maintenance. The bill does not alter the fund's permitted uses or funding sources but ensures interest earnings remain within the fund for park-related purposes. (Procedural change; 3 sentences)

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes