Kansas Bills

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2398: Providing funding for the state historical society to issue a scope statement, plan the work to be accomplished and issue a request for proposals for a master plan for the Quindaro ruins archaeological park in Wyandotte county, Kansas, and implement such master plan.

HB 2398 appropriates $600,000 from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, to fund planning and initial renovations for the Quindaro ruins archaeological park in Wyandotte County, Kansas. The bill requires at least $250,000 to be used for creating a scope statement, planning, and issuing a request for proposals for a master plan, with remaining funds designated for phase one park renovations. This funding directly supports the Kansas State Historical Society in developing and implementing the park's master plan, with future funding dependent on the plan's outcomes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 275: Requiring school districts to include a fetal development presentation as part of the curriculum for any course that addresses human growth, human development or human sexuality.

SB 275 requires Kansas public school districts to include a specific fetal development presentation in any course covering human growth, development, or sexuality. The presentation must be a 3-minute computer animation or ultrasound showing early brain, heart, and organ development. This mandate applies directly to all K-12 school districts offering these courses, requiring them to add this content to their curriculum. The bill does not alter existing course content but adds this specific requirement for all affected classes.

Topics ✗ Education

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 238: Providing a postretirement cost-of-living adjustment for certain KPERS 1 and KPERS 2 retirants and making appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for KPERS to pay the actuarial cost of such cost-of-living adjustment.

SB 238 increases retirement benefits for certain Kansas public employees who retired before specific dates (ranging from 1% for those retiring on or before July 1, 2015, up to 5% for those retiring on or before July 1, 1999). It directly affects current KPERS retirees who were retired by those dates, as well as their beneficiaries and insured disability benefit recipients. The bill provides a cost-of-living adjustment capped at $100 per month, funded by a $136.4 million appropriation from the state general fund for fiscal year 2026. This adjustment applies to benefits paid after June 30, 2025, and becomes part of Kansas' retirement system law.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 273: Requiring that special elections be held on the first Tuesday in March.

SB 273 requires all special elections in Kansas to be held on the first Tuesday in March. This affects cities, counties, school districts, and other local entities that schedule special elections, standardizing their timing. The bill redefines "special election" to mean elections held on that specific date, while still allowing special elections within 45 days of general elections. This change replaces previous rules that permitted special elections on other dates.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 10: Providing property tax exemptions for certain personal property including watercraft, marine equipment, off-road vehicles, motorized bicycles and certain trailers.

SB 10 creates property tax exemptions in Kansas for specific personal property, directly affecting owners of off-road vehicles (not used on highways), motorized bicycles, electric-assisted mobility devices, trailers under 15,000 pounds for personal use, and marine equipment (including watercraft trailers and motors). The bill exempts these items from state property taxes starting in taxable years after December 31, 2025. It amends existing tax laws to formalize these exemptions and updates application procedures for property tax exemptions. This change applies only to qualifying personal-use equipment, not commercial or farm-related property.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2351: Amending the uniform arbitration act of 2000 to make certain agreements to appraise or arbitrate in contracts of insurance invalid and creating exceptions therefor.

HB 2351 invalidates most agreements requiring insurance disputes to be resolved through arbitration in standard insurance contracts renewed after July 1, 2025, except for reinsurance contracts. This means insurers cannot enforce mandatory arbitration clauses in typical policies, instead treating such clauses as mere offers to arbitrate rather than binding agreements. The bill directly affects policyholders (who can no longer be forced into arbitration) and insurers (who must offer arbitration as an option, not require it). It takes effect July 1, 2025, changing how insurance disputes are handled in Kansas courts.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2397: Increasing state financial assistance for local health departments under certain circumstances.

HB 2397 increases Kansas state financial assistance to local health departments by raising the base annual payment from $7,000 to $12,000 per department. It establishes a two-tier funding system: all applying departments receive the $12,000 base, with remaining funds distributed based on county population size. The bill also requires proportional reductions in state aid if local tax revenues for a health department decrease compared to the previous year, ensuring state support aligns with local funding levels. This directly affects all Kansas local health departments receiving state funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 178: Requiring certain law enforcement agencies to apply for and enter into agreements with United States immigration and customs enforcement for the enforcement of federal immigration laws.

SB 178 requires Kansas law enforcement agencies (including city police, county sheriffs, and other local departments) to apply for and enter agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to authorize officers to assist with federal immigration enforcement. Agencies must submit requests to ICE, enter agreements if offered, or provide documentation of refusal to the Attorney General. Failure to comply may result in legal action by the Attorney General and loss of state grant funding for the affected agency. The bill directly affects local law enforcement agencies' ability to receive state financial support based on their cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

Topics ✗ Immigration

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2170: Designating the first full week of February as Kansas burn awareness week.

HB 2170 designates the first full week of February as "Kansas Burn Awareness Week" to honor those affected by burns and promote public safety. The bill specifically aims to commemorate burn victims, raise awareness about accidental burn injuries in Kansas, and educate residents on prevention methods. This commemorative measure directly affects all Kansas residents by encouraging community-focused education and remembrance efforts during this designated week. It has no new funding requirements or regulatory changes, solely serving to highlight burn prevention.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 205: Increasing the criminal penalty for certain violations of breach of privacy when the victim is a child.

SB 205 increases criminal penalties for secretly recording children without consent. It specifically upgrades the offense under subsection (a)(6) - which covers recording someone under clothing without permission - to a higher-level felony when the victim is under 18, and to the highest penalty ("off-grid felony") if the victim is under 14. This bill directly affects individuals who commit such privacy violations involving minors, particularly those recording children in private settings. The law amends Kansas’ existing breach of privacy statute to impose stricter punishments for these specific acts against child victims.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2247: Prohibiting certain terms in a contract between a health insurer and a dentist and requiring that reviews, audits or investigations of healthcare providers be completed within six months.

HB 2247 requires health insurers to complete reviews, audits, or investigations of dental claims within six months of payment, preventing prolonged delays in settling disputes. It prohibits insurers from denying claims for dental procedures already approved through prior authorization, unless specific conditions apply (like changed patient conditions, new procedures, or documentation failures). The bill also bans contract terms that restrict dentists' ability to bill patients for services deemed "dental necessity" under professional standards, directly affecting dentists and insurers in Kansas. Key exceptions include fraud investigations, inappropriate billing patterns, and federal requirements, ensuring the six-month timeline doesn't apply to these cases.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2091: Requiring discharged inmates be offered the opportunity to register to vote and requiring the secretary of state to develop a voter registration program that offers voter registration services through certain state agencies and accredited high schools.

HB 2091 requires Kansas to offer voter registration to individuals leaving state prisons upon discharge and mandates the Secretary of State to create programs providing registration services at three state agencies (children’s services, aging/disability services, and labor) and all accredited high schools for students aged 17 or older. It clarifies that applicants for agency services must be informed if proof of citizenship is needed to complete voter registration, and requires registration forms to be submitted to election officials. The bill amends existing law to ensure discharged inmates whose civil rights are restored receive registration opportunities and updates voting eligibility rules to exempt those registering under this law. This directly affects former inmates, state agency applicants, and high school students, expanding access points for voter registration without altering voting qualifications.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

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