Kansas Bills

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2302: Requiring a law enforcement officer to consult with the secretary for children and families before taking a child into custody and that the secretary respond and offer consultation to such law enforcement officer outside of the secretary's operating hours.

HB 2302 requires law enforcement officers to consult with the Kansas Secretary for Children and Families (SCF) before taking a child into custody when they believe the child is in immediate danger of harm. The bill mandates that the SCF maintain operations outside regular business hours to provide timely responses and consultation for such requests. This amendment replaces the current law by adding the consultation step for immediate danger cases, which previously did not require SCF involvement. The law takes effect upon publication in the statute book.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HCR 5010: Supporting the authorization and funding of the public safety autonomous technologies research, testing, certification and commercialization program and the passage of the national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2025 .

This resolution expresses support for federal funding and authorization of a program designed to research and develop affordable, domestically made drones for public safety use. It specifically encourages the U.S. Department of Commerce to fund projects that create small, uncrewed aerial systems in the United States to reduce reliance on foreign manufacturers. The document also endorses the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2025, which restricts the federal government and its grant recipients from purchasing or operating DJI drones. Additionally, the resolution supports a provision requiring the Department of Defense to assess and potentially ban DJI drones within a year due to security concerns.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Technology ✓ Transportation

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2156: Establishing the education opportunity tax credit to provide an income tax credit for taxpayers with eligible dependent children who are not enrolled in public school.

HB 2156 creates an income tax credit for Kansas taxpayers with dependent children not enrolled in public school. It provides $8,000 per child for enrollment in accredited private schools (or working toward accreditation) and $4,000 for nonaccredited private schools. The credit is capped at $125 million for 2025, with annual adjustments based on prior-year usage, and prioritizes previous recipients if demand exceeds funding. Taxpayers must provide children's Social Security numbers, cannot claim the credit if children receive low-income scholarships, and may receive refunds for excess credit over tax liability.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2176: Requiring the Kansas state high school activities association to establish a school classification system based on student attendance and a multiplier factor that adjusts certain schools' student attendance.

HB 2176 requires Kansas private high schools (grades 9-12 not operated by public districts) to use a multi-factor system to adjust their student attendance for classification in activities regulated by the Kansas State High School Activities Association. The adjustment uses a multiplier combining championship history (1.15-1.3), geographic location (0-0.3), and socio-economic status (0-0.15 based on free/reduced lunch eligibility). This multiplier adjusts attendance numbers for classification but cannot change football divisions (e.g., 6-person to 8-person) and classifications are non-appealable. The law expires June 30, 2030.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2290: Enacting the Kansas land and military installation protection act to prohibit foreign principals from countries of concern from acquiring any interest in certain real property in this state.

HB 2290 prohibits foreign entities from "countries of concern" (including foreign adversaries and designated terrorist organizations) from acquiring any interest in real property near military installations in Kansas. It defines "countries of concern" based on federal designations, exempts small stock holdings (under 10% ownership) and residential properties, and blocks such entities from receiving economic development benefits like tax credits or grants. The bill applies to all property interests, including ownership, leases, and mineral rights, specifically targeting land critical to U.S. military or Kansas National Guard security. It amends Kansas law to implement this protection without affecting residential real estate.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2205: Prohibiting lobbying for or by foreign adversaries; authorizing the attorney general to file civil lawsuits; providing for civil penalties for violations thereof.

HB 2205 prohibits lobbyists from accepting compensation for influencing Kansas government actions on behalf of designated foreign adversaries (including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, and Syria) or their designated clients. It directly affects lobbyists, law firms, and organizations engaging in such activities for these entities. The bill authorizes Kansas' Attorney General to sue violators and impose civil penalties of up to $150,000 per violation, with fines going to the state general fund. Key provisions include clear definitions of "foreign adversary" and "foreign adversary client," and require the Attorney General to collect legal fees from violators.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2349: Authorizing law enforcement officers to conduct investigations of violations of the scrap metal theft reduction act.

HB 2349 authorizes Kansas law enforcement officers to investigate violations of the scrap metal theft reduction act, requiring them to submit reports to the Attorney General regardless of local action taken. The bill establishes two state funds: one for fees/penalties collected under the act (managed by the Attorney General) and another for maintaining a central database of scrap metal transactions (managed by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation). This database, mandated to be created by July 1, 2020, will store transaction data to aid law enforcement in investigating theft. Municipalities may also adopt local scrap metal ordinances that align with the state law. The bill directly affects law enforcement agencies, scrap metal dealers (who must provide transaction data), and local governments.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2353: Requiring that certain written information be provided to patients when a physician or healthcare provider administers or prescribes any medicine or drug for the purpose of inducing an abortion.

HB 2353 requires physicians and healthcare providers in Kansas to provide patients with a specific written notice when prescribing or administering medication for an abortion. The notice informs patients that they and their families may hold the medication manufacturer, distributor, or provider financially accountable for complications, side effects, or failed medication, and that providers must disclose known complications. It also states that patients seeking emergency care for complications can disclose the medication use without facing criminal or civil penalties. This bill directly affects patients receiving medication abortions and healthcare providers who prescribe or administer such drugs in Kansas. The notice text is mandated verbatim in the bill's section 1(a).

Topics ✗ Healthcare

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HCR 5006: Proposing a constitutional amendment to amend section 4 of the Kansas bill of rights to recognize the right to bear arms as a fundamental right that includes the possession and use of ammunition, firearm accessories and firearm components, and that any restrictions on such right are subject to the strict scrutiny standard.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to Kansas to explicitly define the right to bear arms as a natural and fundamental right that includes owning ammunition, firearm accessories, and components. It requires that any government restrictions on this right must pass the strict scrutiny legal standard, which is the highest level of judicial review. If passed by the legislature and approved by voters, the change would strengthen existing gun protections by clarifying the scope of items covered and the level of protection they receive.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 110: Prohibiting the use of restraints during hearings under the revised Kansas juvenile justice code unless restraints are deemed appropriate by the court.

SB 110 prohibits the use of physical restraints on juveniles during court hearings under Kansas' juvenile justice code, directly affecting minors appearing in juvenile court. The bill allows exceptions only if a court makes specific written findings that restraints are the least restrictive option necessary to prevent harm, address a flight risk, or manage disruptive behavior that poses a safety threat. Courts must document recommendations for restraints, order the minimal necessary restraints, and ensure juveniles can handle documents during hearings. The law explicitly bans restraining juveniles to walls, floors, or furniture during hearings.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2136: Expanding student eligibility under the tax credit for low income students scholarship program, increasing the amount of the tax credit for contributions made pursuant to such program and providing for aggregate tax credit limit increases under certain conditions.

HB 2136 expands eligibility for Kansas' tax credit scholarship program by removing the requirement that students must have previously attended a public school. It increases the tax credit amount for donations to the program and adds new limits on total credits. The bill directly affects low-income students (including those in foster care, military families, or with first-responder parents) and donors who contribute to scholarship organizations. This change allows more students to access private school scholarships through tax-credit donations, without the prior public school enrollment barrier.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 62: Creating the crime of engaging in a street stunt, providing criminal penalties therefor and adding engaging in a street stunt to the list of crimes included in fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer.

SB 62 creates a new criminal offense in Kansas called "engaging in a street stunt," defined as operating two or more vehicles in a group while repeatedly violating traffic laws (like speeding, improper lane changes, or reckless driving) in a way that disrupts traffic flow, forces other drivers to stop or take evasive action for safety, damages property, or causes injury. Penalties include a Class A misdemeanor for first-time offenses involving traffic disruption, and felonies for causing damage or injury, with harsher penalties for repeat violations. The bill also amends existing law to include this new crime as a reason for additional charges when drivers flee or attempt to elude police. This law directly affects Kansas drivers who engage in such stunts, making them subject to these new criminal penalties.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice ✓ Transportation

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