Kansas Bills

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2216: Requiring the Kansas department of health and environment to create an informational video describing abortion laws in Kansas.

HB 2216 requires the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to create an informational video and related materials by September 1, 2025, explaining Kansas' abortion laws and related healthcare services. The video must cover state abortion laws (including what constitutes an abortion), common life-threatening or health-threatening conditions for pregnant women, standard medical care practices, and criteria for medical decision-making. The department must consult with legal and medical experts during development and make the materials available on its website. This bill directly affects pregnant individuals seeking clarity on abortion access and healthcare providers needing guidance on legal standards. The law does not change existing abortion regulations but mandates clearer public information about current state law.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 143: Imposing term limits on members of the legislature but allowing additional terms conditioned on the vote in the next primary election.

SB 143 imposes a 16-year term limit on Kansas state legislators (representatives and senators) starting January 11, 2027, meaning no member can serve more than 16 years total across both chambers. However, legislators who reach this limit may serve up to four additional years if they win their next primary election with at least 70% of the vote. For those seeking to extend beyond 16 years, they must secure 70% of the vote in *two consecutive* primary elections. The bill also amends election certification rules to require this 70% threshold for candidates exceeding the 16-year limit, ensuring only those meeting the vote requirement are certified as primary winners.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2142: Requiring each school district adopt an independent review process as part of such district's policies prohibiting and preventing bullying.

HB 2142 requires Kansas school districts to adopt an independent review process for bullying complaints in their anti-bullying policies. It directly affects students, parents, and staff who report bullying and believe a school administrator's handling was incorrect, unsatisfactory, or inadequate. The bill establishes that individuals can request a written independent review if they disagree with an initial investigation's findings or response. This review must be conducted by a neutral person, involving interviews and a review of written materials, and requires school staff to cooperate. The bill amends Kansas law to mandate this process as part of school districts' bullying prevention policies.

Topics ✓ Education

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SB 49: Requiring that each attendance center needs assessment be conducted by the local board of education and include input from board members, teachers, school site councils and school administrators and that board members receive certain state assessment data and identify allocations of money in the school district budget and budget summary.

SB 49 requires Kansas school districts to conduct annual needs assessments for each school building, involving input from board members, teachers, school site councils, and administrators. These assessments must be published online and used by school boards when approving budgets to improve student academic performance. The bill also mandates that board members receive state assessment data showing student scores and document how budget allocations address barriers to students achieving proficiency goals. School budgets must explicitly identify how funds are allocated to meet these goals, with all related documents made publicly available online. This bill directly affects school board decision-making processes and budget transparency in Kansas public schools.

Topics ✓ Education

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SB 39: Establishing the Kansas legal tender act and providing for an income tax subtraction modification for sales of specie.

SB 39 establishes gold and silver coins and bullion as legal tender in Kansas for paying debts and taxes. It exempts transactions involving these precious metals (including sales, purchases, and exchanges) from state income tax, and allows taxpayers to subtract gains from such sales when calculating Kansas income tax. The bill directly affects Kansas residents and businesses dealing with gold or silver, by removing tax liability on these transactions (with exceptions for retirement account distributions). Key mechanisms include defining "specie" (gold/silver coins/bullion), prohibiting taxation of specie exchanges, and amending the state tax code to include a subtraction for specie sale gains. The bill does not change existing tax treatment for retirement accounts or alter the legal tender status of paper currency.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 281: House Substitute for Substitute for SB 281 by Committee on Education - Requiring school districts to prohibit the use of personal electronic communication devices during school hours, prohibiting any employee of a school district from using social media to directly communicate with any student for official school purposes.

SB 281 ends Kansas' low-income family postsecondary savings program after 2027 by removing the treasurer's authority to accept new applications starting in 2028. It reduces the annual grant cap from 1,200 to 1,000 applications per year (for 2025-2027) and eliminates all future audits of withdrawals after 2027. The bill directly affects low-income Kansas families (with household income ≤200% of federal poverty level) who previously qualified for state-matched savings grants. Key changes include halting new enrollments after 2027, lowering annual grant limits, and ending the requirement for retrospective audits of withdrawals.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Education ✗ Technology

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SB 1: Exempting the state of Kansas from daylight saving time but providing for moving to permanent daylight saving time upon an act of Congress requiring such move.

SB 1 exempts Kansas from observing daylight saving time starting November 2025, meaning the state will stay on standard time year-round. However, if Congress passes a law requiring year-round daylight saving time, Kansas would switch to that system. The bill ensures Kansas time remains compatible with federal requirements for interstate commerce and government deadlines. It directly affects Kansas residents and businesses by changing the local time schedule without altering federal time rules.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 284: Enacting the defense of drug delivery act to prohibit manufacturer interference relating to 340B drug distribution.

SB 284, the "Defense of Drug Delivery Act," prohibits drug manufacturers from restricting how 340B drugs are distributed to covered healthcare entities (like hospitals and clinics participating in the federal 340B drug pricing program). It specifically bans manufacturers from denying, limiting, or discriminating against the delivery of 340B drugs to these entities unless prohibited by federal law or state law. The bill also prevents manufacturers from requiring covered entities to share health information, claims data, or purchasing details unless voluntarily provided or legally mandated. This directly affects covered entities by ensuring they can access discounted drugs without manufacturer-imposed barriers.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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SCR 1609: Proposing to amend the Kansas Constitution to repeal section 12 of article 15, regarding membership and nonmembership in labor organizations.

This bill proposes to remove a specific clause from the Kansas Constitution that currently protects employees from being fired based on whether they join a labor union. If passed by the legislature and approved by voters, it would eliminate the state's constitutional "right to work" provision regarding union membership. The bill directly affects workers and employers by changing the legal rules around union membership in the state. It is a procedural measure that sets up a vote for the public to decide whether to keep or remove this existing constitutional protection.

Topics ✗ Labor & Employment

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SB 216: Establishing the Kansas paid sick time act, setting accrual, usage and employer obligations regarding earned paid sick time and making it unlawful for employers to retaliate against employees exercising rights under the act.

SB 216 establishes Kansas' first statewide paid sick leave law, requiring most private employers to provide earned paid sick time for health and safety needs. Employees accrue sick time at their regular hourly rate (minimum $7.25/hour), with limits based on employer size: larger employers must provide up to 80 hours annually, while smaller businesses offer less. The law prohibits retaliation for using sick leave, bans employer demands for replacement workers, and allows up to 80 hours to carry over annually or be paid out at year-end. It excludes small businesses with under $5,000 annual sales, certain government workers, and employees covered by collective bargaining agreements.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 218: Increasing the Kansas minimum wage of employees.

SB 218 would raise Kansas's minimum wage to $15 per hour starting January 1, 2026, with future increases tied to the Midwest Consumer Price Index (cost of living). It applies to most Kansas workers not covered by federal minimum wage law, excluding agricultural workers, domestic workers, and others defined in the bill. Tipped employees would receive at least half the minimum wage plus tips, with employers covering any shortfall if tips don’t meet the full minimum. The current $7.25 hourly rate would remain in effect until the end of 2025.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 179: Establishing a child income tax credit.

SB 179 establishes a refundable child tax credit in Kansas for tax years 2025 and beyond. It provides credits ranging from $25 to $600 per qualifying child (under age 6) based on the taxpayer's adjusted gross income, with higher income levels receiving smaller credits. The credit reduces tax liability, and any excess is refunded to the taxpayer. It directly affects Kansas resident parents or guardians with children under 6 who meet residency and relationship criteria outlined in the bill.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

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