Kansas Bills

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2047: Providing for the establishment of an online insurance verification system for the verification of evidence of motor vehicle liability insurance.

HB 2047 establishes a centralized online system for verifying motor vehicle liability insurance in Kansas. The bill requires all auto insurance companies to connect their systems to this web-based platform, replacing older verification methods. Key provisions mandate that the system transmit verification requests to insurers, secure data per privacy laws, and allow authorized state agencies (like the Department of Revenue and law enforcement) to check coverage using specific data points (e.g., vehicle ID, policy number). This system directly affects insurers, state agencies, and drivers who must prove insurance coverage.

Topics ✓ Technology

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2399: Establishing an advance universal newborn screening program, providing for the reimbursement of certain treatment services and extending the transfer of moneys to the Kansas newborn screening fund.

HB 2399 establishes a universal newborn screening program in Kansas to detect genetic conditions like phenylketonuria, hypothyroidism, and galactosemia shortly after birth. All infants born in Kansas will receive free initial screening tests, and families with diagnosed infants will receive support for treatment costs based on income levels. Families at or below 300% of the federal poverty level receive 50-100% reimbursement for treatment products, while higher-income families receive up to 50% coverage, with Medicaid covering eligible cases. The program also requires a registry for follow-up care and extends funding to the Kansas newborn screening fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 122: Prohibiting the use of an electronic communications device while operating a motor vehicle and providing penalties for violations thereof.

SB 122 prohibits drivers in Kansas from manually using electronic communication devices (like phones, tablets, or gaming devices) while operating a motor vehicle. It bans holding devices, texting, making calls, watching videos, or entering data, except for voice-operated hands-free features, navigation, or emergency communications. Key exceptions include commercial drivers using voice control while seated and restrained, school bus operators only for official communication, and all drivers using devices while stopped. The law directly affects all drivers on public roads, with penalties for violations, aiming to reduce distracted driving.

Topics ✓ Transportation

vetoed · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2111: Senate Substitute for HB 2111 by Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources - Exempting certain registered agritourism operations from local code and regulation enforcement.

HB 2111 increases Kansas' Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) acreage cap from 40,000 to 60,000 acres, directly affecting farmers and landowners seeking to enroll in the program. It clarifies county-level enrollment limits (capping at 25% of total acreage) and allows the "last eligible offer" to exceed these caps. The bill adds exceptions for eligibility based on factors like location in high-priority water areas, bankruptcy, or enrollment in other water conservation programs. Additionally, it modifies reporting requirements to cover the previous five years instead of shorter periods and removes outdated restrictions related to expired federal contracts.

Topics ✓ Environment

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 22: Requiring title agents to make their audit reports available for inspection instead of submitting such reports annually, requiring the amount of surety bonds filed with the commissioner of insurance to be $100,000 and eliminating the controlled business exemption in certain counties.

SB 22 changes Kansas title insurance regulations by requiring title agents to make audit reports available for inspection upon request by the insurance commissioner (instead of submitting them annually), increasing surety bond requirements to $100,000, and eliminating a special exemption for "controlled business" arrangements in certain counties. These changes directly affect title insurance agents operating in those counties, particularly regarding how they handle financial audits and bond security. The bill updates existing rules to enhance transparency around agent financial practices and ensure stronger consumer protections for funds held in escrow during real estate transactions. It does not alter how escrow funds are managed but shifts audit reporting from annual submission to on-demand access.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2135: Making certain provisions of the commercial industrial hemp act applicable only if the Kansas department of agriculture has submitted a state plan to the federal government for the state monitoring and regulation of industrial hemp within Kansas and such state plan is still active.

HB 2135 ensures that specific regulations for commercial industrial hemp in Kansas only apply when the Kansas Department of Agriculture has an active state plan submitted to the federal government for hemp monitoring and regulation. The bill removes outdated references to an expired hemp research program and amends statutes to require that the state plan must remain active for hemp-related rules to take effect. This directly affects hemp producers, processors, and the Kansas Department of Agriculture, as regulatory requirements depend entirely on the federal status of the state plan. Without an active federal-approved state plan, the commercial industrial hemp act's provisions would not be enforceable in Kansas.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 108: Authorizing counties to impose an earnings tax.

SB 108 authorizes Kansas counties to impose a county-level earnings tax of up to 1% annually on both county residents (regardless of where they work) and non-residents working within the county. Counties must first obtain voter approval via a majority vote in a public election before implementing the tax. Revenue from this tax must be used to reduce the need for property tax increases, with the tax rate capped at 1% per year. The bill directly affects county residents, workers within county boundaries, and local governments seeking new revenue sources.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2314: Directing the secretary for aging and disability services to expand and establish peer support specialist certifications and the secretary for health and environment to pursue a medicaid code for telehealth services provided by peer support specialists.

HB 2314 establishes new certification standards for peer support specialists in Kansas, requiring background checks and setting limits on weekly service hours (30 hours for Level 1, 40 for Level 2). It directs the Secretary of Health and Environment to seek Medicaid reimbursement for telehealth services provided by certified specialists, making these services eligible for state Medicaid coverage. The bill affects peer support specialists, their clients receiving services, and Medicaid programs by creating clear certification rules and expanding telehealth access. Key provisions include mandatory criminal history checks, training session caps, and allowing non-licensed professionals to provide supervision.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2278: Increasing the extent of property tax exemption from the statewide school levy for residential property.

HB 2278 increases the property tax exemption for residential property owners in Kansas. Starting in 2026, the exemption rises from $75,000 to $110,000 of a home's appraised value, reducing the taxable amount for eligible homeowners. Beginning in 2027, the exemption amount will adjust annually based on the 10-year average change in statewide residential property values (capped at zero if values decline). This bill directly affects Kansas homeowners with residential properties, lowering their school property tax burden under the statewide school levy.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✗ Education

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2386: Updating income eligibility requirements for the state children's health insurance program.

HB 2386 updates Kansas' children's health insurance program (KCHIP) by changing income eligibility thresholds. For 2009, eligibility remains at 225% of the federal poverty level, but increases to 250% for 2010 and later years. The bill also adds an 8-month waiting period for new applicants with family income above 200% of the federal poverty level, unless prior coverage ended due to job loss or employer discontinuation. This change directly affects low-income children aged 0-19 in households meeting the updated income criteria, expanding access to health coverage for more families. The program continues to use a sliding-fee scale for payments based on family income.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2025: Repealing the three-mile extraterritorial planning and zoning authority for cities.

HB 2025 eliminates a city's authority to enforce planning and zoning rules on land located up to three miles outside its official boundaries. This directly affects landowners and developers in rural areas within three miles of city limits, who previously had to comply with city regulations even when not within the city. The bill repeals specific sections of Kansas law (K.S.A. 12-715b, 12-715c, 12-715d, and the three-mile provision in 12-749) that allowed this extraterritorial control. It does not change how cities regulate land within their own boundaries.

Topics ✓ Housing

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2325: Authorizing judges to commit juvenile offenders to detention for technical violations of probation, increasing the cumulative detention limit for juvenile offenders and increasing criminal penalties for juvenile offenders who use a firearm in the commission of an offense or who are repeat offenders.

HB 2325 allows judges in Kansas to commit juvenile offenders to detention for technical violations of probation (such as missing appointments), which were previously excluded from detention. It increases the maximum total time a juvenile can be held in detention (cumulative detention limit) and raises criminal penalties for juveniles who use a firearm during an offense or have prior offenses. The bill amends specific sections of Kansas's juvenile justice code to implement these changes, directly affecting juvenile offenders in the state who face probation violations or firearm-related crimes. These provisions adjust sentencing and supervision practices under the revised juvenile justice framework.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

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