Kansas Bills

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2245: Transferring officers, employees, powers, duties and functions relating to the state health care benefits program from the division of the state employee health benefits plan of the department of administration to the insurance department, establishing the commissioner of insurance as the chairperson of the Kansas state employees health care commission, providing that all management functions of such commission be administered by the commissioner of insurance and eliminating a pilot program regarding employer contributions for certain children.

HB 2245 transfers the administration of Kansas' state employee health benefits program from the Department of Administration to the Insurance Department, effective July 1, 2025. It makes the Insurance Commissioner the chair of the state employees' health care commission and gives them full authority over the commission's management. The bill also eliminates a pilot program that allowed certain employers to contribute to health coverage for children. This change directly affects state employees receiving health benefits and reorganizes how the state manages its health care program.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2229: Amending the Kansas amusement ride act relating to inspections of amusement rides and inflatable devices, training regarding the operation of amusement rides and inflatable devices and establishing an annual permit fee for inflatable devices.

HB 2229 updates Kansas' amusement ride regulations to require regular inspections for all rides (including inflatable devices), mandate operator training, and establish a new annual permit fee specifically for inflatable devices. It directly affects operators of amusement rides, especially those using inflatables at events or venues. Key provisions include standardized inspection requirements, mandatory operator training programs, and a fee for inflatable device permits (not for other rides). The bill clarifies definitions of "amusement ride" and excludes certain activities like coin-operated rides or playground equipment from these new requirements.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2364: Prohibiting certain health insurers from requiring cost-sharing for nonopioid prescription drugs or providing less favorable coverage for such drug than that for opioid or narcotic prescription drugs for the treatment of pain.

HB 2364 requires health insurers (including Medicaid, CHIP, and state employee plans) to provide equal coverage for FDA-approved nonopioid pain medications as for opioid or narcotic drugs. Specifically, insurers cannot deny coverage for nonopioid drugs in favor of opioids, force patients to try opioids first, or impose higher out-of-pocket costs (like copays or stricter prior authorization) on nonopioid drugs compared to opioids. The bill ensures nonopioid pain medications are not disadvantaged in formulary tiers or coverage rules. It directly affects patients prescribed nonopioid pain treatments and insurers managing drug coverage. The law takes effect upon publication in the statute book.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2058: Providing for an increased amount of income for eligibility of individuals for the selective assistance for effective senior relief income tax credit.

HB 2058 increases the income threshold for Kansas seniors to qualify for the Selective Assistance for Effective Senior Relief (SAFESR) tax credit. It raises the limit from the previous 120% of the federal poverty level to $28,000 in household income for tax years 2025 and beyond, with future annual increases tied to the federal cost-of-living adjustment. The credit allows eligible seniors aged 65+ who own their primary residence to claim 75% of their property taxes paid, up to the credit limit. This directly affects low-income senior homeowners who meet the new income requirement, replacing the prior eligibility standard. The bill amends Kansas tax law to implement this change, effective January 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2070: Enacting the dietitian licensure compact to provide interstate practice privileges for dietitians.

HB 2070 creates the Dietitian Licensure Compact, allowing licensed dietitians from participating states to practice across state lines without obtaining separate licenses in each state. The bill directly affects licensed dietitians seeking to work in multiple states, patients accessing dietetics services, and healthcare systems serving military families (as noted in Section 1, subsection (g)). Key mechanisms include establishing uniform requirements for practice, eliminating duplicate licensing, and creating a "compact privilege" equivalent to a license in participating states. This reduces administrative burdens for professionals and states while preserving each state’s authority to regulate practice and hold dietitians accountable for local patient care standards.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2163: Providing for the preceptor income tax incentive act, establishing an income tax credit for nursing home administrators, registered nurses and registered dietitians that serve as a community-based faculty preceptor in adult care homes and medical care facilities by providing personalized instruction, training and supervision for students.

HB 2163 creates a Kansas income tax credit for licensed nursing home administrators, registered nurses, and registered dietitians who provide unpaid, one-on-one training and supervision to healthcare students in adult care homes or medical facilities. The credit equals $250 for every 40 hours of mentoring completed, with no annual limit on the credit amount. To claim the credit, preceptors must verify hours through their educational institution and confirm they received no compensation for the same training from their employer. This policy directly affects licensed healthcare professionals in Kansas who mentor students seeking careers in nursing, dietary management, or nursing home administration.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 73: Modifying deadlines for mailing property tax statements to taxpayers and certification of tax levies to the director of property valuation to be earlier than the current deadlines and providing for the county clerk's use of the previous year's budget when a taxing subdivision fails to timely file its budget.

SB 73 modifies deadlines for property tax processes in Kansas. Counties must mail tax statements to homeowners by December 15 (earlier than current deadlines) and submit tax levy certifications to the state director by November 15. If local taxing subdivisions (like school districts) miss the October 1 budget filing deadline, counties must use the previous year’s budget instead of delaying tax calculations. These changes directly affect county clerks, taxpayers, and local governments responsible for budget filings.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 75: 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.

SB 75 creates an income tax credit for Kansas taxpayers with dependent children enrolled in private schools instead of public school. It provides $8,000 per child for accredited private schools or $4,000 for non-accredited private schools, directly affecting families choosing private education. The credit is capped at $125 million for 2025, with annual adjustments based on prior year usage, and prioritizes taxpayers who received the credit previously. Taxpayers must provide Social Security numbers for children and cannot claim the credit if their child received a scholarship under another program. Excess credit amounts are refunded if they exceed tax liability.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✗ Education

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 276: Removing the state fire marshal from the adult care home licensure act and the providers of disability services act and requiring the state fire marshal to complete training in person-centered care and responding to individuals with Alzheimer's disease and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

SB 276 removes the state fire marshal from direct authority under Kansas' adult care home and disability services licensing laws. Instead, it requires the fire marshal to complete annual training on person-centered care, Alzheimer's response, and intellectual/developmental disabilities support. The bill shifts life safety inspections for adult care homes to a subcontract model where the fire marshal conducts surveys under the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (DADS), which retains final authority over enforcement decisions. This directly affects adult care homes and disability service providers by changing how safety inspections are conducted and reviewed under their licensing processes.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2272: Providing that no person shall be sentenced to death for crimes committed after July 1, 2025, and creating the crime of aggravated murder.

HB 2272 prohibits death sentences for crimes committed in Kansas after July 1, 2025, replacing the death penalty with life imprisonment without parole for future cases. It creates a new crime called "aggravated murder," defined as intentional killings during specific severe circumstances like kidnapping for ransom, contract killings, prison violence, sex offenses, or killing multiple victims. Anyone convicted of aggravated murder under this bill will receive a mandatory life sentence without parole. The law affects all future murder defendants in Kansas who would have been eligible for the death penalty under prior law.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 231: House Substitute for SB231 by Committee on Elections - Changing the timing of city, school, community college and certain other municipality elections to fall in even-numbered years and requiring the term of office of municipal elected officials to be either two years or four years.

SB 231 modifies Kansas election law to change how voters apply for mail-in advance voting ballots. It requires voters submitting mail applications to provide a Kansas driver's license number, nondriver's ID number, or a copy of acceptable ID (per K.S.A. 25-2908), and mandates signature verification against voter records before mail ballots are sent. The bill also clarifies application deadlines for different election types (primary, general, special) and specifies that provisional ballots may be used if ID isn't provided upfront. These changes directly affect Kansas registered voters who request advance ballots by mail, streamlining the application process while adding specific ID and verification requirements.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2181: Enacting the uniform family law arbitration act.

HB 2181 establishes rules for resolving certain family law disputes through binding arbitration instead of court. It requires written, signed agreements specifying the dispute (e.g., child custody, visitation, or financial support), appointing an impartial arbitrator trained in domestic violence and child abuse, and limits arbitration to non-eliminatory matters. The bill prohibits arbitrators from deciding divorce, termination of parental rights, adoptions, or child status cases (as specified in Section 3). Courts retain oversight to enforce agreements, terminate arbitration if invalid, or consolidate related cases, ensuring the process aligns with Kansas family law.

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