Kansas Bills

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2341: Requiring that sureties for bonds secured for the purpose of clearing contractors liens against property be licensed to do business in Kansas, providing that district courts award attorney fees and costs to successful claimants that demanded payment by the principal and surety prior to filing suit and did not receive payment and requiring a pretrial hearing in such a suit for the purpose of a preliminary finding by the court of whether the surety should pay the amount of the claim to the claimant or alternatively pay such amount into an account to be held by the court.

HB 2341 requires bond providers (sureties) for contractor lien claims to be licensed in Kansas. It mandates that courts award attorney fees and costs to claimants who demanded payment from the principal and surety before suing but were denied payment. The bill also requires a pretrial hearing within 30 days to determine whether the surety must pay the claim immediately or deposit the funds into court. This affects contractors, property owners, and claimants (like subcontractors or suppliers) involved in lien disputes.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2354: Providing an exception to the crime of unlawful possession of controlled substances for residents of Kansas who possess marijuana and are disabled veterans with a valid medical marijuana card issued by any state.

HB 2354 amends Kansas law to create an exception for disabled veterans who possess marijuana. It exempts Kansas residents who are disabled veterans and hold a valid medical marijuana card issued by any state from prosecution under the state's marijuana possession laws. The bill adds this specific group to the list of legal defenses for possession under K.S.A. 21-5706, meaning they cannot be charged with a misdemeanor or felony for possessing marijuana. This applies only to veterans with a disability incurred during military service, as defined by the bill, and requires a valid medical card from any state, not just Kansas.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 116: Requiring prosecutors to disclose their intent to introduce testimony from a jailhouse witness and to forward related information to the Kansas bureau of investigation.

SB 116 requires prosecutors in Kansas to disclose specific details about jailhouse witnesses - incarcerated individuals who testify about statements made by a suspect or defendant while both were in jail - before trial. Prosecutors must provide defense attorneys with the witness’s criminal history, any cooperation agreements or benefits (like plea deals or sentence reductions), details of alleged statements, recantation information, and prior cases where the witness testified. It also mandates prosecutors to maintain records and forward this data to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation for a confidential statewide database, accessible only to prosecutors. The bill directly affects criminal defendants (by improving defense access to evidence), prosecutors (requiring new disclosure duties), and victims (notifying them if a jailhouse witness receives benefits).

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2235: Updating provisions of the technology-enabled fiduciary financial institutions (TEFFI) act by making the act part of the state banking code, adjusting and providing certain definitions, reducing the TEFFI charter application fee, authorizing the issuance of certificates and trust certificates, providing for the supervision of TEFFIs by the state bank commissioner and including Kansas nonprofit corporations as qualified charities for the TEFFI income tax credit.

HB 2235 integrates the Technology-Enabled Fiduciary Financial Institutions (TEFFI) Act into Kansas’ state banking code, directly affecting TEFFIs - digital financial institutions managing alternative assets like private equity funds. Key changes include reducing TEFFI charter application fees, requiring reports to the state bank commissioner, allowing digital certificates for asset ownership, and expanding the TEFFI income tax credit to include Kansas nonprofit corporations as qualified charities. The bill clarifies definitions for terms like "alternative asset custody account" and specifies that TEFFIs will be supervised by the state bank commissioner. These provisions aim to modernize regulatory oversight while streamlining operations for TEFFIs and supporting charitable giving through tax incentives.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Technology

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2379: Requiring the Kansas bureau of investigation to establish a Kansas voluntary do-not-sell firearms list to prevent the purchase of firearms by any person who voluntarily registers to be placed on the list.

HB 2379 creates a voluntary "do-not-sell firearms list" managed by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI). Individuals aged 18+ can request to join the list through KBI or by submitting a form to a healthcare provider, who verifies identity and forwards it to KBI. The list prevents firearm dealers from selling to those on it, while keeping all personal information confidential except for law enforcement or the individual themselves. Violating the list's rules (like falsely adding someone or selling to a listed person) incurs a $500 fine or up to five hours of community service.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 207: Requiring the Kansas children's cabinet and the department of health and environment to implement a pilot program to offer health services, telehealth consultations and medication reimbursements to child care providers, while prohibiting stricter local regulations, allowing local registration of providers, increasing state funding for the child and adult care food program and providing free training and education materials to providers.

SB 207 establishes a pilot program providing health services, telehealth consultations, and up to $100 monthly medication reimbursements to licensed child care providers in Kansas. It prohibits local governments from imposing stricter regulations on child care providers than state law requires and mandates the state to provide lists of licensed providers to local authorities upon request. The bill also matches state funding for in-home and group-home child care providers to the highest federal reimbursement tier under the Child and Adult Care Food Program and requires free training materials and orientation for providers. These provisions directly affect licensed child care providers, including family homes and group facilities, by improving access to health support and standardizing regulatory requirements statewide.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2319: Permitting the division of vehicles to contract with an entity to establish and issue a digital proof of drivers' license and digital proof of identification card, regulating the use thereof and providing a fee for such digital proofs of identification.

HB 2319 allows Kansas' Division of Vehicles to create or contract with entities to provide optional digital versions of driver's licenses and ID cards through a secure electronic system. It requires strict privacy protections, prohibiting contractors from selling or sharing personal data without explicit consent, and mandates that digital IDs display only essential information for specific transactions ("limited profile"). The bill also sets security standards (like encryption) for transmitting digital IDs and requires users to already hold a physical license or ID card before accessing the digital version. This affects Kansas residents who choose to use the digital ID option for transactions like age verification.

Topics ✓ Technology

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 233: Establishing requirements for decommissioning of commercial solar and wind energy facilities.

SB 233 requires counties in Kansas to secure decommissioning agreements from commercial solar and wind facility owners (1 megawatt or larger) before construction begins. Owners must provide financial guarantees (e.g., bonds or letters of credit) to cover cleanup costs and restore land to its pre-construction condition. If owners fail to decommission facilities or become insolvent, counties may bill affected landowners under lease agreements for cleanup costs. The bill applies specifically to commercial energy projects and mandates county oversight of financial assurance and restoration plans.

Topics ✓ Environment

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HCR 5013: Urging Congress to give state insurance regulators authority over Medicare Advantage plans.

This legislative resolution urges the U.S. Congress to grant state insurance regulators the authority to oversee Medicare Advantage plans, which are currently managed primarily by the federal government. The bill argues that state-level oversight would be more effective at preventing deceptive marketing and protecting vulnerable seniors from aggressive sales tactics. It specifically calls for states to enforce their own consumer protection laws regarding plan advertising, network access, and benefit disclosures. While the text cites complaints from Kansas about misleading practices, the resolution itself is a non-binding recommendation rather than a law that directly changes federal regulations.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SCR 1605: Proposing a constitutional amendment to grant counties home rule powers.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to grant Kansas counties the power of home rule, allowing them to manage their own local affairs and set their own taxes and fees. Under the new rules, counties could pass charter resolutions to opt out of specific state laws that do not apply uniformly to all counties, provided they follow strict voting and publication requirements. The amendment would let county governing bodies make these changes by a two-thirds vote, though any resolution facing opposition from at least 10% of voters must be approved by a public referendum to take effect. Additionally, the legislature retains the authority to create up to four classes of counties and impose uniform limitations on local taxes and debt.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2389: Requiring certain prior convictions to be considered in determining bond when a person is arrested for certain sex offenses.

HB 2389 requires Kansas courts to consider a person's prior convictions when setting bond for individuals arrested on certain sex offenses. This applies specifically to defendants charged with particular sex crimes who have previous convictions. The bill amends Kansas statutes K.S.A. 22-2802 and 22-2803 to mandate that magistrates factor prior convictions into bond decisions for these cases. It directly affects people arrested for specified sex offenses with a history of similar prior convictions.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2324: Increasing the criminal penalty for possessing or refusing to surrender any firearm in or on any school property or grounds.

HB 2324 increases criminal penalties for possessing or refusing to surrender a firearm on school property or grounds in Kansas. It directly affects individuals (excluding law enforcement officers) who bring firearms to school buildings, grounds, or school-sponsored activities for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The bill adds specific provisions to existing law, making it a crime to either possess a firearm in these areas or refuse to immediately surrender one when requested by school staff or police. Penalties apply regardless of whether the person knew they were on school property or had reason to know the firearm was present. This bill modifies K.S.A. 21-6301 to strengthen restrictions on firearms in school settings.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

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