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All 7,333 Active 167 In committee 6,653 Passed 437 Signed 940 Failed 4,983

vetoed · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2587: Authorizing a licensed private psychiatric hospital to maintain a stock supply of emergency medication kits for pharmaceutical emergencies.

HB 2587 allows state-licensed private psychiatric hospitals in Kansas to maintain approved emergency medication kits for immediate patient use during pharmaceutical emergencies. These kits, stocked under pharmacist supervision, can include controlled substances but require specific committee approval for types and quantities. Hospitals must follow strict protocols for kit access, administration, and recordkeeping, with pharmacists-in-charge responsible for oversight. The bill directly affects private psychiatric hospitals and their pharmacy staff, ensuring rapid access to critical medications when standard supplies are unavailable.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2529: Modifying procedures for the citizen petition process to impanel a citizen grand jury under the Kansas code of criminal procedure, limiting criminal liability for good faith conduct by the person who initiates such petitions and any person who signs such petitions and prohibiting diversion agreements related to a true bill of indictment found by a citizen grand jury.

HB 2529 would change Kansas' process for citizen-initiated grand juries. It requires judges to review petitions for completeness before signature collection begins, sets specific content requirements (like detailed allegations), and mandates signatures equal to 100 plus 2% of the county's last gubernatorial vote total. The bill protects petition initiators and signers from criminal charges for good-faith actions and prohibits diversion agreements (like reduced charges) for cases resulting from these grand juries. Currently pending in the Kansas Judiciary Committee, it has not yet been voted on.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2577: Requiring a 20% or higher blend of biodiesel to be purchased for use in state-owned diesel-powered vehicles and equipment.

HB 2577 requires Kansas state agencies to purchase diesel fuel blends containing at least 20% biodiesel for all state-owned diesel-powered vehicles and equipment. This replaces the current 10% ethanol mandate with a higher biodiesel standard, applying specifically to state agency fuel procurement. The bill limits the cost increase to no more than $0.25 per gallon above regular diesel fuel prices. It directly affects state agencies purchasing diesel fuel, mandating a cleaner fuel standard while controlling cost impacts.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2568: Authorizing the adoption of certain rules and regulations related to fees, registrations and other charges by the department of wildlife and parks.

This bill authorizes the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks to adopt specific proposed rules (K.A.R. 115-2-2 and 115-2-3) governing fees, registrations, and charges for recreational activities like hunting, fishing, and park use. It directly affects residents and visitors who pay these fees or complete required registrations. The bill is procedural - it does not set new fees but allows the department to implement rules they’ve already proposed, based on an economic impact statement. It requires no new legislative action beyond the authorization.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2551: Enacting the Kansas pharmacy services administrative organization act.

HB 2551 creates a licensing and regulatory framework for pharmacy services administrative organizations (PSAOs) in Kansas. These are entities that help independent pharmacies negotiate contracts with insurance companies and pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs), requiring them to obtain a license from the Kansas Department of Insurance ($200 application fee, $150 annual renewal). The bill mandates PSAOs to disclose ownership details (including ties to drug manufacturers or PBMs) to both the state and pharmacies/PBMs before contracts are signed, prohibits requiring pharmacies to buy specific drugs to access discounts, and requires sharing contract terms and reimbursement rates with pharmacies within 10 days. This directly affects independent pharmacies, PBMs, and PSAOs by increasing transparency and standardizing their business relationships.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2586: Requiring revenues received by telecommunications service providers for the provision of broadband services to be calculated when determining gross receipts under a city franchise.

HB 2586 requires cities to include revenue from broadband services when calculating gross receipts for franchise fees paid by telecommunications providers. This directly affects telecom companies offering broadband within Kansas city limits and the cities themselves that collect these franchise payments. The bill amends Kansas law to explicitly state that broadband revenue must be counted alongside other service revenues in the gross receipts calculation used to determine franchise fees. It ensures cities receive compensation based on the full scope of a provider’s local service revenue, not just traditional services. The bill is currently in committee review after introduction on January 28, 2026.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2542: Designating a portion of United States highway 56 as the Bill Tucker memorial highway.

HB 2542 designates a specific segment of U.S. Highway 56 in Morton County, Kansas - from its junction with County Road 14 northeast to County Road 16 - as the "Bill Tucker Memorial Highway." The bill requires standard highway signage along this route per existing state law (K.S.A. 68-10,114) but does not create new funding, regulations, or policy changes. It directly affects the geographic area of the designated highway segment and honors Bill Tucker through a ceremonial naming.

vetoed · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2569: Requiring actions challenging the constitutionality of an election statute to be brought in the district court of Shawnee county and providing a conditional amendment to limit advance voting if a court order invalidates or enjoins the signature verification requirement.

HB 2569 requires any lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of statewide election laws (including related rules) to be filed exclusively in Shawnee County district court. This applies to all such cases, regardless of the type of relief sought (like injunctions or declarations). If a case is filed in any other Kansas district court, it must be transferred to Shawnee County court. The law does not change election rules or limit existing court jurisdictions; it only specifies where these constitutional challenges must be heard.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2438: Imposing restrictions on websites that can accept and transmit voter registration applications.

HB 2438 requires Kansas voters to use only .gov websites or Secretary of State-approved sites to submit online voter registration applications. Approved sites must use strong encryption, verify applications reach county election offices, and cannot sell, share, or store voter data beyond what's needed for registration. The bill directly affects online voter registration processes and website operators handling voter information, aiming to standardize security and data privacy for electronic applications.

Topics ✓ Technology

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2575: Discontinuing yearly registration and registration fees for motor vehicles when registered by an individual or individuals and used as a passenger vehicle or for personal use and discontinuing sales tax on transfers and property tax on such vehicles.

HB 2575 would eliminate annual registration fees and the requirement for yearly renewal for passenger vehicles and personal-use vehicles registered by an individual owner. It also removes sales tax on vehicle transfers and property tax for these specific vehicles. This change applies only to vehicles used for personal purposes and registered by an individual (not commercial vehicles or business fleets). The bill amends Kansas statutes to reflect these tax and registration changes, affecting individual vehicle owners who use vehicles for personal transportation.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2581: Authorizing animal shelters to place neonate animals in foster homes and requiring shelters to display photographs of animals at a location other than the shelter during a holding period.

HB 2581 allows Kansas animal shelters to place newborn animals requiring specialized care in foster homes instead of keeping them at the shelter. It also requires shelters to display photographs of animals (during the mandatory 3-day holding period before adoption or disposal) at locations outside the shelter, such as online or community bulletin boards. The bill amends Kansas law to add foster placement as a permitted option for neonate animals and updates photo display requirements to improve public access to animal information. These changes directly affect animal shelters, newborn animals needing care, and the public seeking to adopt or identify animals.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2589: Prohibiting the secretary for children and families from accepting anonymous reports of child abuse or neglect, requiring the secretary to inform anonymous reporters of such prohibition and other pertinent information regarding reporting child abuse and neglect and allowing law enforcement agencies to accept anonymous reports of child abuse or neglect.

HB 2589 changes how anonymous child abuse and neglect reports are handled in Kansas. The Secretary for Children and Families will no longer accept anonymous reports and must inform people who attempt to report anonymously about this change, along with key details about reporting requirements, confidentiality, and penalties for false reports. Instead, law enforcement agencies are authorized to accept anonymous reports. The bill maintains confidentiality protections for reporter information in law enforcement records, while amending statutes governing access to child welfare records.