Kansas Bills

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2115: Authorizing municipalities to prohibit their employees from carrying concealed handguns in municipal buildings.

HB 2115 allows Kansas municipalities to prohibit employees from carrying concealed handguns in municipal buildings, but only if the building has adequate security measures (like metal detectors) at all public entrances and clear signage warning of the ban. This directly affects municipal employees who would be barred from carrying concealed weapons in their workplace under these conditions. The bill amends existing law to clarify that such prohibitions require both physical security and conspicuous signage, rather than being automatic. Municipalities must choose to implement this policy and meet these specific requirements to enforce the ban. The law does not require municipalities to adopt this policy but provides the framework for those that choose to do so.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2317: Establishing the fetal alcohol spectrum disorders task force to study fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in the state.

HB 2317 establishes a 12-member task force within Kansas' Department of Health and Environment to study the effects and prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) in the state. The task force includes legislators, healthcare professionals, educators, foster parents, and advocates, with members appointed by state officials by July 2025. It will examine FASD impacts and may recommend legal or regulatory changes, but does not enact new laws itself. The task force expires December 31, 2026, and its work directly affects state agencies coordinating health, education, and social services related to FASD.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 230: 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.

Kansas SB 230 allows the Kansas Division of Vehicles to create or contract with entities to issue optional digital driver's licenses and digital identification cards through a secure electronic system. It requires strict privacy protections, including prohibiting contractors from selling or sharing user data without explicit consent, and mandates encryption standards for data transmission. The digital credentials must display only essential information for specific transactions (a "limited profile") and cannot be issued without a valid physical license first. This bill directly affects Kansas residents who hold driver's licenses or ID cards and choose to use the digital version, with fees established for these digital proofs.

Topics ✓ Technology

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 264: Removing noncooperation with child support from disqualifications for child care subsidies.

SB 264 removes a barrier preventing low-income parents from accessing child care subsidies due to noncooperation with child support enforcement. Specifically, it amends Kansas law to eliminate "noncooperation with child support" as a disqualification factor for child care assistance. This means parents who are not actively paying or cooperating with child support orders will no longer automatically lose eligibility for subsidized child care. The change directly affects families applying for or receiving child care subsidies through Kansas' Department for Children and Families, ensuring they can maintain child care support without penalty for child support-related issues.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2066: Requiring business entities and public employers to register and use the e-verify program for employment purposes and prohibiting income tax deductions for wages and remuneration paid to unauthorized aliens.

HB 2066 requires Kansas business entities and public employers to register with and use the federal e-Verify program to confirm the work authorization of all new employees starting July 1, 2025. The bill also prohibits employers from claiming income tax deductions for wages paid to individuals without legal authorization to work in the United States. It makes it unlawful for employers to knowingly hire, recruit, or refer unauthorized workers, with enforcement handled by county attorneys or the state attorney general. This law directly affects all businesses and public employers in Kansas that hire new staff, including those operating without a business license.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✗ Immigration

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2073: Providing a sales tax exemption for feminine hygiene products and diapers.

HB 2073 would exempt feminine hygiene products (such as tampons and pads) and diapers from Kansas' state sales tax. This means consumers purchasing these essential items would no longer pay the state sales tax at checkout. The bill amends Kansas' sales tax law (K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 79-3606) to add these products to the list of tax-exempt items. It directly affects all Kansas residents who buy these products, making them more affordable without changing other tax rules.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

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HB 2001: Continuing the reimbursement from the taxpayer notification costs fund for printing and postage costs of county clerks through calendar year 2029.

HB 2001 extends reimbursement from Kansas' taxpayer notification costs fund for county clerks' printing and postage expenses related to taxpayer notifications through 2029. The bill requires county clerks to submit documentation of these costs to the Secretary of Revenue, who certifies the amount and triggers a transfer from the state general fund to the notification costs fund. This ensures county clerks continue receiving payments for these specific administrative costs under K.S.A. 79-2988 without interruption until 2029.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2226: Providing incumbent electric transmission owners a right of first refusal for the construction of certain electric transmission lines.

HB 2226 gives existing electric transmission companies (incumbent owners) the right to be first considered for building new transmission lines that connect to their existing infrastructure, as approved by regional planning groups. However, for projects with a need date of four years or more, incumbent owners must conduct a competitive bidding process for construction, overseen by an independent evaluator, before proceeding. If an incumbent owner fails to act within required timelines or isn't deemed qualified, other transmission entities can build the line after securing necessary approvals. The bill directly affects utility companies like ITC Great Plains (referenced in the bill's request) and defines key terms like "incumbent owner" and "regional transmission organization."

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 291: Modifying certain provisions of the optometry law relating to scope of practice, definitions and credentialing requirements.

SB 291 modifies Kansas optometry law to clarify and expand the scope of practice for licensed optometrists. It permits optometrists to prescribe and dispense oral medications (not just topical drugs) for treating eye conditions like adult open-angle glaucoma, while explicitly prohibiting surgical procedures. The bill also adds specific definitions for terms like "adapt," "prescription," and "dispense," and allows licensed nurses and therapists to assist with low vision rehabilitation under supervision. These changes directly affect licensed optometrists in Kansas and their patients, streamlining care for certain eye conditions without altering surgical or anesthesia-related restrictions.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 200: Designating Kansas as a purple heart state, requiring the governor to proclaim August 7 of each year as purple heart day and urging veterans organizations to plan special activities in observance thereof.

SB 200 designates Kansas as a "Purple Heart State" to honor residents who have received the Purple Heart medal for combat wounds. It requires the governor to annually proclaim August 7 as "Purple Heart Day" (commemorating the medal's historical origins) and urges veterans' organizations to plan recognition events. The bill does not create new benefits or funding but establishes a ceremonial observance for Purple Heart recipients, with all Kansas residents encouraged to participate in commemorating their service. This is a symbolic measure with no substantive policy changes.

Topics ✓ Veterans

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2002: Requiring the department of health and environment to audit hospital compliance with the lay caregiver act and report the results of such audit to the legislature.

HB 2002 requires Kansas hospitals to comply with the Lay Caregiver Act, which mandates that hospitals help patients designate caregivers before discharge and provide them with discharge instructions and aftercare education. Starting in 2026, the Department of Health and Environment must annually audit hospitals for compliance with these requirements and report the results to the legislature’s Health and Human Services committees by January 31 each year. This bill directly affects hospitals (as the entities required to follow the act) and the legislature (as the recipient of audit findings). The key provision replaces the previous lack of enforcement with a mandatory, annual verification process to ensure hospitals are meeting caregiver-related obligations.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2127: Authorizing cities and counties to regulate the sale and purchase of firearms and ammunition within a building owned by such city or county.

HB 2127 amends Kansas law to explicitly permit cities and counties to regulate the sale and purchase of firearms and ammunition within buildings they own (such as city hall or county offices). This change directly affects local governments by allowing them to implement rules for firearm transactions in their own facilities, while leaving broader state prohibitions on local firearm regulations intact. The bill adds a specific exception to existing law (K.S.A. 12-16,124), overriding prior restrictions that barred such local rules. It does not authorize general city or county regulations on firearm commerce outside of their owned properties.

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