Kansas Bills

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

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

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2682: Enacting the Kansas organic waste land application accountability act and authorizing the department of health and environment to regulate the land application of biosolids and organic waste materials, except when applied by a bona fide farmer conducting normal farming operations on land owned or leased by such farmer.

HB 2682 requires commercial land spreaders (not farmers conducting normal operations on their own land) to obtain permits and follow strict rules for applying biosolids and organic waste to farmland. Key provisions include mandatory annual testing for pathogens, nutrients, and PFAS; a 1,000-foot buffer from residences; prohibitions on application during frozen/saturated soil conditions or near water sources; and requirements for odor control and recordkeeping. The law empowers the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and counties to enforce compliance through inspections, fines, or cease-and-desist orders for violations. It also defines "nuisances" related to odors or dust and allows counties to adopt additional local restrictions.

Topics ✓ Environment

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2753: Enacting the Kansas managed care bid fidelity and accountability act prohibiting the termination of certain clinical service contracts, providing penalties for material deviations from request for proposal responses and requiring reporting to the legislature of bid audits and material deviations.

HB 2753, the Kansas Managed Care Bid Fidelity and Accountability Act, requires managed care organizations (MCOs) providing Kansas Medicaid services to maintain strict adherence to their initial bid proposals for 24 months. It prohibits MCOs from unilaterally terminating contracts with healthcare providers listed in their original bid without specific justification (like fraud or immediate safety risks), and mandates 90-day notice for any allowed cancellations. The bill imposes penalties - including $100,000 fines per violation, 5% capitation payments, or suspension of new member assignments - for material deviations, such as reducing provider networks or making prior authorization more restrictive than promised. These provisions aim to ensure stable access to healthcare providers for Medicaid recipients by holding MCOs accountable to their contractual commitments.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2425: Determining food that contains specific color additives to be adulterated.

HB 2425 prohibits the use of specific color additives in food and drugs deemed "adulterated" under Kansas law. It bans adulterated food (including items with these additives) from school meal programs but allows small sales under $5,000 to continue. For drugs containing synthetic color additives, the bill imposes civil penalties up to $500,000 per violation and classifies such violations as a felony. This directly affects food producers, schools serving meals, and drug manufacturers using the prohibited additives.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2432: Providing an excise tax on large employers for certain federal benefits paid to employees.

HB 2432 imposes a tax on large Kansas employers (those averaging 500+ employees annually) equal to the value of certain federal benefits their employees receive. These benefits include SNAP food assistance, school meals, housing subsidies, and Medicaid coverage. The bill also prohibits employers from asking job applicants about whether they receive these benefits. Employers must pay this tax to the state, with all revenue going directly to the state general fund. The law targets employers who benefit from federal support programs for their workers.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 307: Requiring veterans with a condition from military service to be offered diversion for certain offenses and expanding the mitigating factor for departure at sentencing for veterans.

SB 307 establishes a veteran diversion program requiring county prosecutors to offer eligible veterans an alternative to prosecution for specific offenses. Veterans with military-connected health conditions (such as PTSD, substance use disorders, or traumatic brain injury) who face misdemeanor charges or severity levels 7-10 felonies may enter a tailored treatment program instead of traditional criminal proceedings. The bill also expands sentencing considerations by adding military trauma as a formal mitigating factor for judges when determining penalties. This applies to veterans who served in the armed forces (including National Guard/Reserve) and have documented military-related health challenges.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 315: Substitute for SB 315 by Committee on Ways and Means - Making and concerning supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and appropriations for fiscal years 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030 for various state agencies, authorizing certain capital improvement projects and fees, authorizing certain transfers.

SB 315 adjusts funding levels for various Kansas state regulatory boards and agencies for fiscal years 2026-2028. It increases budgets for agencies like the State Bank Commissioner ($13.99 million vs. $13.71 million) and Kansas Board of Barbering ($262,373 vs. $258,595), while decreasing funds for others, such as the State Board of Pharmacy ($3.21 million vs. $3.61 million). The bill modifies specific expenditure limits for these agencies' fee funds without changing their regulatory authority or policy functions. It directly affects state boards overseeing professions including barbering, pharmacy, nursing, and real estate.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 313: Prohibiting members of the legislature from engaging in transactions involving stocks and other securities during legislative sessions.

SB 313 prohibits Kansas legislators from buying, selling, or trading stocks, commodities, or derivatives during legislative sessions. The ban applies from January 1 until the session ends, covering all session time. It excludes diversified mutual funds, ETFs, U.S. Treasury securities, and retirement plan investments held through standard employer plans. This directly affects all state legislators during active legislative periods.

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