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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2741: Establishing the Kansas medical rights of conscience act to permit a healthcare provider to refuse to provide transgender healthcare services if such services violate the provider's conscience and creating a civil cause of action for violation of this act.

HB 2741, the Kansas Medical Rights of Conscience Act, allows healthcare providers (including doctors, nurses, and clinics) to refuse to provide gender-affirming medical care if it conflicts with their moral, ethical, or religious beliefs. The bill creates a civil lawsuit for providers who face discrimination (like job loss or denial of licenses) after exercising this right, and it prohibits denial of public benefits or employment based on this refusal. It explicitly does not affect emergency care, visitation rights, or the recognition of healthcare decision-makers. The law applies to specific procedures and medications referenced in Kansas statutes related to transgender care, but does not require providers to refer patients to other providers.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2681: Establishing the department of corrections peer support fund and transferring moneys from the state general fund to the department of corrections peer support fund.

HB 2681 creates a dedicated fund within the Kansas Department of Corrections to support mental health and wellness programs for corrections officers and staff. It transfers $500,000 from the state general fund starting July 1, 2026, with additional annual funding possible through future appropriations. The fund covers peer support training, crisis intervention services, suicide prevention resources, and related operational costs, directly benefiting corrections employees. Annual reports on fund usage and program effectiveness must be submitted to the governor and legislature.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics State Budget Corrections Mental Health

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2639: Changing the name of juvenile crisis intervention centers to juvenile stabilization centers, modifying the intake criteria and treatment provided at such centers and transferring moneys from the evidence-based programs account of the state general fund for use at such centers.

HB 2639 changes the name of "juvenile crisis intervention centers" to "juvenile stabilization centers" and updates who can use these facilities. It modifies intake rules to limit who qualifies for services, removes certain restrictions on center operations, and updates the types of treatment provided. The bill transfers existing state funds from the "evidence-based programs account" to the Department for Children and Families to support these new stabilization services. This directly affects children needing crisis care and the state agencies managing these centers.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✗ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Mental Health

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 475: Requiring hospitals use a surgical smoke plume evacuation system and adopt policies for the evacuation of surgical smoke during certain surgical procedures.

SB 475 requires Kansas hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to use surgical smoke plume evacuation systems during procedures that generate smoke, such as those using lasers or electrosurgery. The law, effective January 1, 2027, mandates these facilities to adopt written policies ensuring smoke is captured at its source before it reaches patients or staff. It directly affects all licensed healthcare facilities performing smoke-producing surgeries, focusing on equipment installation and standardized protocols. The bill defines "surgical smoke" broadly to include emissions from common energy-based surgical tools. This is a safety-focused requirement with no financial or administrative provisions beyond the mandated systems and policies.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2679: Enacting the adult use cannabis regulation act to regulate the cultivation, manufacturing, possession and sale of cannabis in this state.

HB 2679 would establish a legal framework for the regulated sale and use of cannabis by adults 21 and older in Kansas. The bill creates licensing requirements for cannabis businesses (including growers, manufacturers, retailers, and testing facilities), mandates the clearing of past cannabis-related criminal records, and imposes an excise tax on cannabis sales. Revenue from this tax would fund child care, economic development, mental health services, low-cost housing, and property tax rebates through a new "cannabis business regulation fund." The law would replace existing cannabis laws and require businesses to follow specific safety, labeling, and operational standards.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Property Tax Sales Tax Drug Policy Mental Health Property Development Property Taxes

vetoed · Kansas · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 2727: Providing for the plaintiff to elect to limit recovery in claims brought for violations of the woman's-right-to-know act and making the laws providing for medical malpractice screening inapplicable when such election is made.

HB 2727 allows plaintiffs in lawsuits claiming violations of Kansas' "woman's-right-to-know" act (specifically regarding abortion informed consent) to choose a $5,000 statutory damages limit instead of seeking full compensation. If this election is made, Kansas' medical malpractice screening panel requirements (K.S.A. 65-4901-65-4908) no longer apply to the case. The bill directly affects individuals filing abortion-related informed consent claims against healthcare providers. It creates a streamlined option for plaintiffs seeking limited recovery in these specific cases, without altering the core requirements of the woman's-right-to-know act.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse Women's Health

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2694: Enacting the opioid patients right to know act to require the disclosure of the risks associated with prescribed opioid use.

HB 2694, the "opioid patients right to know act," requires healthcare providers to discuss specific risks with patients before prescribing opioid pain medication for acute or chronic pain. Before issuing an initial opioid prescription, providers must explain addiction and overdose risks, dangers of mixing opioids with alcohol or other sedatives, the necessity of the prescription, available alternative treatments, and the specific risks of the prescribed drug. Providers must document this discussion in the patient's medical record. The law does not apply to prescriptions for cancer treatment, hospice/palliative care, long-term facility residents, or medications treating substance use disorders.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2674: Prohibiting certain products that contain intentionally added PFAS and requiring disclosure of information and the testing of products that contain intentionally added PFAS and are sold, offered for sale, distributed or distributed for sale in this state.

HB 2674, the PFAS Protection Act, prohibits the sale in Kansas of certain consumer products containing intentionally added PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), including carpets, cookware, cosmetics, feminine hygiene products, firefighting foam, and children's items. It directly affects manufacturers and sellers of these products within Kansas by banning PFAS in their formulations and requiring them to disclose PFAS content and conduct product testing. Key mechanisms include a statewide prohibition on intentionally added PFAS in covered products, mandatory disclosure of PFAS information to the Department of Health and Environment, and testing requirements for products sold in the state. The bill excludes medical devices, federally regulated products, and used items, focusing on everyday consumer goods where PFAS are deliberately added for function.

Topics ✓ Environment ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 508: Increasing the annual limit on transfers from the lottery operating fund to the community crisis stabilization centers fund and the clubhouse model program fund.

SB 508 increases the annual funding limit for transfers from Kansas' lottery operating fund to two specific disability services programs. It raises the cap from $8 million to $16 million per year (starting in fiscal year 2027) for the community crisis stabilization centers fund and the clubhouse model program fund under the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. For fiscal year 2026, the bill mandates specific monthly transfers of $625,000 and $208,333 to these funds, respectively. This directly affects crisis support services and community-based programs for individuals with disabilities in Kansas. The bill amends existing lottery fund transfer rules to prioritize these disability services with increased annual funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Mental Health

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2740: Adopting compounding standards established by the United States pharmacopeia and allowing for exemptions from such standards.

HB 2740 requires Kansas pharmacies to follow specific safety standards for compounding medications (making custom prescriptions) set by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), covering nonsterile, sterile, and radiopharmaceutical preparations. It directly affects pharmacists and pharmacies in Kansas by mandating compliance with these USP standards starting July 1, 2027. The bill allows the Kansas Board of Pharmacy to create rules for implementation and grant exemptions or waivers from these standards when appropriate. This replaces the previous state standards with nationally recognized USP guidelines to ensure consistent safety practices in medication compounding.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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