Kansas Bills

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2788: Establishing the business enterprise program oversight task force to review state administration of priority placement for blind vendors on state property, allowing audits on the administration of such program, abolishing the vending facilities account outside the state treasury, establishing the business enterprise program fund in the Kansas department for children and families in the state treasury and transferring moneys from the vending facilities account to the business enterprise program fund.

HB 2788 establishes a 7-member business enterprise program oversight task force to review Kansas' program supporting blind vendors operating on state property. The task force must study program administration, vendor recruitment, fund handling, and compliance, and submit a report to the legislature by July 2027. The bill also renames the program, transfers funds from a "vending facilities account" to a new "business enterprise program fund" in the state treasury, and authorizes legislative audits of the program's finances and operations. This bill directly affects blind vendors licensed under the Randolph-Sheppard Act who operate state property vending facilities.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 495: Enacting the motor vehicle right to repair act.

SB 495, the Motor Vehicle Right to Repair Act, requires vehicle manufacturers to provide independent repair facilities and vehicle owners with access to diagnostic tools, parts, software, and mechanical data (like vehicle diagnostics and telematics) at the same cost and terms offered to dealers. It directly affects independent repair shops (which are not affiliated with dealers/manufacturers) and Kansas vehicle owners by giving them equal access to repair information and tools previously controlled by manufacturers. The bill establishes a Motor Vehicle Repair Board under the Attorney General to manage secure data access, set standards, and investigate violations. Key provisions mandate standardized, non-authorized access to vehicle diagnostic systems for all makes/models sold in Kansas, including commercial vehicles over 10,000 pounds, and require manufacturers to sell repair components to independent shops on par with dealer pricing.

Topics ✓ Transportation

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2689: Enacting the Kansas tri-share child care act for the sharing of child care costs among employers, employees and the state, establishing the Kansas tri-share child care matching program to be administered by the director of the Kansas office of early childhood and creating the Kansas tri-share child care matching program fund.

HB 2689 creates a child care cost-sharing program in Kansas where eligible employers, employees, and the state each cover one-third of approved child care costs for qualifying families. It directly affects low-to-moderate income parents (household income ≤325% of federal poverty level) with children not yet kindergarten age, licensed child care providers, and participating employers. The Kansas Office of Early Childhood administers the program, verifying eligibility, collecting contributions, and disbursing funds to providers while maintaining confidentiality of participant data. The program aims to increase child care affordability and availability by reducing out-of-pocket costs for working families through this shared funding model.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 513: Directing the Kansas department for children and families to develop, procure and implement software to provide direct child care subsidy payments to child care providers.

SB 513 requires Kansas' child care agencies to develop new software that will pay child care providers directly for subsidies, replacing the current system where families receive payments and reimburse providers. The bill mandates a modern system with features like provider portals, secure communication, and integration with existing state systems, aiming to streamline payments by 2027. Agencies must issue a request for information by January 2027, submit a cost and implementation report by June 2027, and then issue a formal request for proposals for the system. This directly affects child care providers (who will receive payments faster) and state agencies (DCF and the Office of Early Childhood, responsible for implementation).

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2728: Requiring the state corporation commission to establish uniform siting and permitting standards for certain energy facilities and limiting local governmental actions relating thereto

HB 2728 establishes statewide uniform standards for siting and permitting energy facilities (like wind, solar, and storage projects) by requiring the State Corporation Commission to set clear rules. It directly affects energy developers seeking permits and local governments (counties/cities) that previously managed approvals, by limiting local moratoriums to 30 days without commission approval (max 120 days total) and mandating decisions within 120 days of a complete application. The bill requires facilities to submit decommissioning plans with financial assurance to cover future removal costs and prohibits local rules that unreasonably delay projects. It aims to streamline approvals while preserving legitimate local health/safety protections, without overriding federal energy regulations.

Topics ✓ Energy

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 521: Providing for income tax credits for payment of employee's child care related expenses and certain employer contributions to expand community child care availability.

SB 521 creates tax credits for Kansas businesses that provide or support child care for their employees. Businesses can claim credits of 30-75% of expenses for paying for employee child care, establishing on-site facilities (50% in the first year), collaborating with other employers, or contributing to third parties improving child care access (50-75% depending on whether they serve families using subsidies). Credits are capped at $100,000 annually per business and require licensed child care providers. The bill, effective January 2027, repeals the previous tax credit provision and limits total annual credits to $3 million statewide.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 520: Creating the crime of interference with the conduct of a religious assembly, providing criminal penalties therefor and providing for a civil cause of action for damages.

SB 520 creates a new criminal offense for intentionally interfering with religious assemblies, such as using force, threats, or physical obstruction to disrupt worship at a place of worship, or damaging religious property. Offenses are classified as misdemeanors or felonies based on severity, with penalties increasing for property damage exceeding $1,000 or $25,000. Victims can file civil lawsuits to recover actual damages, punitive damages (up to three times the actual damages), attorney fees, or seek $5,000 per violation in statutory damages. The bill also authorizes the attorney general to pursue cases on behalf of victims and allows courts to impose civil penalties on offenders.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2710: Enacting the affirming parental rights act to require school districts to provide parents with an affirming parental rights document, requiring the investigation of parental rights violations and establishing certain remedies for parents aggrieved by such violations.

HB 2710 requires Kansas school districts to provide parents with a link to a standardized webpage detailing parental rights protected by federal and state law, including a document parents must sign during enrollment. The bill establishes a process where parents can file complaints if they believe a school violated these rights, triggering a 40-day investigation by the state education department. School districts face $5,000 civil penalties per violation if found noncompliant, with remedies including injunctive relief or damages for affected parents. This directly affects parents of K-12 students and school districts, mandating transparency and accountability around parental rights in educational settings.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2773: Providing for the apportionment of business income by manufacturers of alcoholic liquor depending on whether the taxpayer is a qualifying Kansas investor or a general manufacturer.

HB 2773 modifies Kansas' business income tax apportionment rules for manufacturers. It creates a new election option allowing qualifying manufacturers - defined as those with payroll exceeding 200% of their average property and sales factors - to use a simplified apportionment method (property plus sales factors divided by two) instead of the standard three-factor method. This applies to all qualifying manufacturers, not exclusively alcoholic liquor producers as the title suggests. Taxpayers electing this method must file a statement with their return and are bound for ten years. The bill amends K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 79-3279 to add this provision, affecting businesses meeting the payroll threshold.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2741: Establishing the Kansas medical rights of conscience act to permit a healthcare provider to refuse to provide transgender healthcare services if such services violate the provider's conscience and creating a civil cause of action for violation of this act.

HB 2741, the Kansas Medical Rights of Conscience Act, allows healthcare providers (including doctors, nurses, and clinics) to refuse to provide gender-affirming medical care if it conflicts with their moral, ethical, or religious beliefs. The bill creates a civil lawsuit for providers who face discrimination (like job loss or denial of licenses) after exercising this right, and it prohibits denial of public benefits or employment based on this refusal. It explicitly does not affect emergency care, visitation rights, or the recognition of healthcare decision-makers. The law applies to specific procedures and medications referenced in Kansas statutes related to transgender care, but does not require providers to refer patients to other providers.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

vetoed · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2745: Senate Substitute for HB 2745 by Committee on Assessment and Taxation - Providing a protest petition to contest certain increases in property tax revenues and continuing reimbursements from the taxpayer notification costs fund for an additional five years.

HB 2745 requires Kansas counties and cities to obtain voter approval before increasing property taxes above a set limit, directly affecting local governments seeking tax hikes beyond this threshold. It establishes a property tax relief fund and provides funding transfers to jurisdictions that keep tax increases within the new limit. The bill also creates a new property tax limit for budget planning and allows voters to challenge proposed increases by signing a petition with at least 10% of eligible voters within 30 days, which would force the local government to revert to the previous tax level.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 437: Establishing the technical college funding task force to design and make recommendations for a pilot outcomes-based funding model for Kansas technical colleges.

SB 437 establishes a 15-member task force to design a pilot funding model for Kansas technical colleges, directly affecting institutions like Manhattan Area Technical College and their students. The task force must develop measurable metrics - including graduation rates, job placement in high-demand fields, and industry credential attainment - to tie state funding to student success outcomes. It will submit a report by January 2028 with recommendations for testing this model, including funding amounts and implementation plans. The bill focuses on aligning college funding with workforce development goals rather than making immediate funding changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

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