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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2766: Providing that artificial persons shall not possess any political powers relating to election activity or ballot-issue activity.

HB 2766 prohibits corporations and foreign entities doing business in Kansas from engaging in election-related activities (like campaigning for candidates) or ballot initiatives (like supporting or opposing voter measures). It states that any such activity by these entities would be void and result in automatic loss of corporate privileges, such as limited liability. The law applies to all Kansas-registered corporations and foreign entities operating in the state, but excludes government bodies and does not affect natural persons' rights to free speech or assembly. It amends multiple Kansas statutes to explicitly define corporate powers and clarify that political activities were never intended as part of corporate charters.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 460: Authorizing municpal court services agencies to issue identification certificates to individuals under probation supervision.

This bill amends Kansas law to allow municipal court services agencies to issue identification certificates to individuals under their probation supervision. These certificates can now be used as valid proof of identity when replacing a lost or damaged driver's license. Previously, only certificates from the Department of Corrections were accepted for this purpose. The change directly affects people on probation in Kansas who need to renew or replace their driver's licenses.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 506: Increasing the penalty for a second or subsequent adjudication of criminal use of weapons and modifying the penalties for the crime of criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon and the length of the ban on possessing a weapon for certain felons.

SB 506 increases penalties for second or subsequent convictions involving criminal weapon use, making it a more serious felony (severity level 8) for offenses like possessing short-barreled firearms as a minor. It modifies penalties for convicted felons who possess weapons, raising the severity of these offenses, and extends the length of the weapon possession ban for certain felons. The bill amends Kansas statutes K.S.A. 21-6301 (defining criminal weapon use) and 21-6304 (penalties for weapon possession by felons). It directly affects individuals with prior convictions for weapon-related crimes or those convicted of specific felonies, imposing harsher consequences for repeat violations.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 504: Enacting the Kansas healthcare professional employment mobility and patient access act to prohibit post-employment noncompete agreements.

SB 504 prohibits most noncompete agreements that restrict healthcare professionals from practicing patient care after leaving a job. It directly affects physicians and mid-level practitioners (like nurse practitioners) who may have faced such restrictions. The bill allows limited 24-month restrictions only if an employee voluntarily leaves, capped at 15 miles from the practice location, and requires employers to offer a financial buyout covering unamortized recruitment costs - prohibiting penalties for lost profits or training. It does not affect confidentiality agreements or medical practice sale terms. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, voiding existing post-employment restrictions.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2687: Prohibiting any governmental agency from regulating landings, takeoffs or the operation of aquatic aircraft on waters of the state.

HB 2687 prohibits state and local government agencies from regulating or banning the takeoff, landing, or operation of aquatic aircraft (like seaplanes and floatplanes) on Kansas waters where vessels are permitted. It specifically blocks agencies from requiring permits, fees, or imposing restrictions on these aircraft operations. The bill directly affects aquatic aircraft operators and owners by removing regulatory barriers on state waters. This policy change ensures that such aircraft are not subject to the same permitting requirements as traditional vessels.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2774: Increasing penalties for the crimes of assault and battery if committed against a public-facing worker while such worker is engaged in the performance of such worker's assigned duties.

HB 2774 increases penalties for assault or battery committed against public-facing workers (such as retail staff, healthcare workers, or customer service employees) while they are performing job duties. It upgrades this offense from a class C misdemeanor to a class B misdemeanor under Kansas law. The bill specifically targets attacks during work hours, applying to all workers defined as "public-facing" in the statute. This change makes these assaults punishable more severely than standard assault offenses.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice ✓ Labor & Employment

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2718: Creating a right for an adult care home resident to use such resident's pharmacy of choice without being charged a fee or financial penalty by the adult care home because of such choice.

HB 2718 gives adult care home residents the right to choose their own pharmacy without facing fees or financial penalties from the facility. The bill prohibits adult care homes from charging residents for using an outside pharmacy or offering financial incentives to use the facility's preferred pharmacy. It also specifies that facilities cannot charge for repackaging medications if that cost is already reported on their financial statements. This directly affects residents of Kansas adult care homes and requires facilities to adjust billing practices.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 505: Prohibiting certain conduct in connection with the sale or resale of entertainment tickets and providing that violation of such requirements is a deceptive act or practice subject to penalties under the Kansas consumer protection act.

SB 505 prohibits ticket resellers and online marketplaces from selling entertainment event tickets (like concerts or sports games) above face value plus required fees, unless authorized by the venue. It also bans resellers from advertising tickets before public sale without permission, using venue/event names in website URLs, or bypassing ticket purchasing systems to buy excessive tickets. The law directly affects commercial ticket resellers and online marketplaces, not individual buyers. Violations are treated as deceptive practices under Kansas consumer law, subject to penalties without requiring proof of a consumer transaction.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2754: Enacting the providing civil relief from coerced debt act to provide protections and remedies for victims of certain debts constituting a coerced debt because of actions by another individual within the context of domestic violence.

HB 2754 creates a legal process for domestic violence victims to dispute debts incurred through abuse. It defines "coerced debt" as personal debts (not secured by property) resulting from tactics like fraud, intimidation, or misuse of personal information during domestic violence. Victims who provide a "statement of coerced debt" plus documentation (e.g., police reports, court orders, or verified third-party statements) can force creditors to stop collection efforts, remove negative credit reports, return payments, and halt lawsuits within 10 business days. The law specifically targets debts caused by economic abuse, such as restricting access to money or stealing resources, and applies only to personal debts.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2770: Permitting the director of investments of the health care stabilization fund to invest funds as authorized for insurance companies.

HB 2770 expands investment options for the health care stabilization fund by permitting its director to invest funds in corporate bonds rated in the top two categories by credit agencies, as well as other investments authorized for insurance companies under Kansas law. This directly affects the fund's director and the fund's investment strategy, replacing prior restrictions. The key change adds specific provisions for top-rated corporate bonds and references insurance company investment rules (K.S.A. 40-2a). It repeals the existing investment authority in K.S.A. 40-3406 and replaces it with these expanded options. The bill takes effect upon publication in the statutes.

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2744: Encouraging school districts to annually designate a Linda Brown and family walk to school day.

HB 2744 encourages Kansas school districts to annually designate a day in August or September as "Linda Brown and family walk to school day" to honor the Brown family's role in the landmark *Brown v. Board of Education* case. It does not require school districts to take action, only to consider designating this day for remembrance. The bill acknowledges the courage of Linda Brown, her parents Oliver and Leola Brown, and their contribution to ending school segregation. This is a commemorative measure focused on historical recognition, not a policy change affecting students or school operations.

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 507: Prohibiting the enforcement of federal immigration laws at polling places and locations designated for the canvassing, auditing and recounting of ballots.

SB 507 prohibits federal immigration enforcement activities within 400 feet of polling places and locations used for canvassing, auditing, or recounting election ballots. It applies to all election-related activities, including voting, manual audits, and official vote counting. Violating this prohibition is classified as a class A misdemeanor. The bill does not alter voting procedures or ballot handling but creates a buffer zone to prevent immigration enforcement interference during elections.

Topics ✓ Immigration