Kansas Bills

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 206: Requiring any person convicted of distribution of a controlled substance causing great bodily harm or death or register under the Kansas offender registration act for 15 years.

SB 206 expands Kansas' offender registration requirements to include individuals convicted of distributing controlled substances that cause great bodily harm or death. This bill amends the Kansas Offender Registration Act to explicitly define such individuals as "drug offenders" who must register for 15 years. It directly affects people convicted under these specific drug distribution offenses, requiring them to comply with the state's registration system. The change adds this category to existing requirements for sex offenders and violent offenders under the law.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2276: Providing an income tax credit for an eligible small business that purchases qualified local news organization advertising.

HB 2276 creates a Kansas income tax credit for small businesses that buy advertising from qualifying local news organizations. Eligible small businesses (employing fewer than 50 full-time Kansas workers) receive a credit equal to 50% of their first-year advertising costs (capped at $5,000) and 25% for subsequent years (capped at $2,500 annually). The credit requires certification from both the business and the news organization (which must be a Kansas Press Association or Kansas Broadcasters Association member producing original public-interest content). Unused credits can be carried forward for up to ten years but are not refundable.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2370: Requiring additional licensing requirements for assisted living facilities with dementia care.

HB 2370 creates a special "assisted living facility with dementia care" certification for facilities offering dementia or memory care services in Kansas. To earn this certification, facilities must ensure staff complete state-approved dementia training, maintain adequate staffing levels, provide specific activity programs tailored to dementia needs, and avoid using the specialty designation without certification. The bill requires facilities to display this certification on their license and prohibits using the dementia care label if they don't meet the standards. Residents and their families are directly affected as the certification aims to ensure higher quality care through standardized staff training and programming. Facilities must comply within 12 months of the law's enactment.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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

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