Kansas Peace Officers Association Legislation

SB244 Gender: Designations on Driver's Licenses and Restroom Use in Governmental Buildings

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 17:20:26 GMT

SB244 became effective on February 26, 2026, when it was published in the Kansas Register. An attempt to have the court issue a temporary restraining order on enforcement of the statute failed. The enforcement has now been delayed by consent of the parties until March 26, 2026.

For details of the bill see my summary at this link.

2026 Legislative Session Active Resources

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 19:54:37 GMT

You can see the full slate of active bills for this session at this link.

NOTE: This link is a permanent link for this session. It is automatically updated by the software the association uses to track bills. It also now has a place you can send feedback to me. In the block for your name also include “KACP” and your agency after your name (abbreviations are fine, such as “SNSO.” If you are members of more than one agency, you can indicate that after your name by adding “KSA” or “KPOA.”

This list is sorted alphabetically by the entry in the “groups” column (criminal, traffic, criminal procedure, etc.).

The priorities are labeled 1 through 5.
1=Our bill
2=Not our bill-Strong position (support or oppose)
3=Not our bill-Important position or identified change needed
4=Not our bill-Important position with no change needed
5=Not our bill-no testimony needed

A list of all bills (active, inactive, dead), automatically updated as described above, is available at this link.

A list of bills that will become law is available at this link.

Additional reports:

List of bills that have moved between bills during the session is available at this link.

Looking for information on a bill when you know the bill number? Search for it here.

2026 Legislative Session

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:17:56 GMT

KPOA April 5 Update

The legislature is now on their break between the end of the regular part of their session (First Adjournment) and the veto session.

Link to report of bills becoming law or awaiting action by Governor:
https://www.kanfocus.com/BillTracker_Report_Standard_Guest_2.shtml?&Code=2170769X&Linkid=212005&StampNumber=63909722261
This report is automatically updated.

Any bill not on this list is either not under active consideration or dead.

The veto session starts on Thursday, April 9. It will likely only last as long as it takes to get the bills back from the Governor as either vetoed or signed and for the legislature to act on any vetoes.

Final 2025 Legislative Session Reports

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:50:00 GMT

FINAL REPORTS OF 2025 SESSION

List of new and amended statutes of interest to law enforcement NEW! 7/1/25
Full Report with multiple attachments.
The following focused reports are included in the above full report:
Major Bill Summary with Attachments
10 Things Every Law Enforcement Officer Should Know
Things Every Law Enforcement Administrator Should Know
Juvenile Protective Custody Amendments
Includes DCF Regional Director Contact Information not included in full report.
Drones: Restrictions on purchases of certain foreign made drones
Open Records Amendments on Fees
Includes amended statutes not in full report.
Municipal Whistleblower Act
Facility Mapping Grant Program

New Law Effective May 1, 2025 on Antisemitism State Policy

Sun, 04 May 2025 10:02:27 GMT

A bill on antisemitism was published in the Kansas Register on May 1 making this new statute effective immediately.
SB44 (2025 SL Ch. 83) New Statute. Bill Summary. Effective 5/1/2025

The new law specifically mentions law enforcement agencies. The new law does not appear to create any new civil cause of action or create any crime. It is presented as being a policy statement declaring acts of antisemitism are against the policy of the state ". . .including, but not limited to, the purposes of public educational institutions and law enforcement agencies of this state."

The statute adopts a "non-legally binding" definition of "antisemitism" or "antisemitic acts" as: "the same as defined by the international Holocaust remembrance alliance’s working definition of antisemitism, including the contemporary examples, as in effect on May 26, 2016," and further declares “antisemitism” or “antisemitic acts” include:
(A) Encouraging, supporting, praising, participating in or threatening violence or vandalism against Jewish people or property;
(B) wearing masks to conceal a person’s identity with the intent to harass or discriminate against Jewish students, faculty or employees on school property; and
(C) incorporating or allowing funding of antisemitic curriculum or activities in any domestic or study abroad programs or classes.

More information on those "working definitions" are available at: https://holocaustremembrance.com/resources/working-definition-antisemitism.

The statute further states that "Nothing in this act shall be construed to diminish or infringe upon any right protected under the first amendment to the constitution of the United States or the bill of rights of the constitution of the state of Kansas."

The text of the new law is now posted on the statute page of my website at:
http://www.kansasleo.com/KSAs/antisemitism_2025.htm

The statute page on my website is updated with the amended statutes at the time they are effective. The index page is at:
https://kansasleo.com/statutes.htm.

Ed Klumpp
Legislative Liaison
eklumpp@cox.net
(785) 640-1102

Session Reports

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:33:00 GMT

NEW REPORT Bills Becoming Law, Approved or Pending Approval
Updates Automaically

Bill Tracking for Transferred Topics Updated

The following reports update in near real time:

Current Status of High Priority Bills of Interest to KPOA

Current Status of Only Active Bills of Interest to KPOA

Current Status of All Active and Inactive Bills of Interest to KPOA
These reports are sorted by general topics located in the column to the far right.

No Regular Hearings week of March 24-28. Conference Committee will be meeting throughout the week.

Two New Laws Effective April 24, 2025

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:31:00 GMT

Two bills passed this session were published in the Kansas Register today (April 24, 2025) making them effective immediately.

SB193 Naloxone and Law Enforcement Agency Requirements

Law enforcement is now exempted from having a medical advisor unless the agency is still issuing naloxone requiring a prescription, which if you are, you are probably paying more than you need to be. Other components of the statutory requirements are still applicable, including having a written policy, conducting training on proper use, and reporting administration of Naloxone to responding medical personnel.
SB193 (2025 SL Ch 73), Amending KSA 65-16,127. Bill Summary. Effective 4/24/25.

Updated statute is available on my website at: https://www.kansasleo.com/KSAs/Ch65Art16.htm

SB199 Fireworks sales and regulations

The bill creates a new authorization for “permanent retailers” to sell fireworks to the public for personal use year-round. Sales by permanent retailers are required to be made from a physical location. Permanent retailers are required to register annually with the State Fire Marshal.

Seasonal retailers are those limited to sales during the period of June 20 through July 7 of the calendar year. This is a longer period than in prior law. Seasonal retailers are not licensed or required to register with the State Fire Marshal. All retail sales or transfers to consumers must be made by a registered permanent retailer or a seasonal retailer at a physical location.

There is nothing in the bill changing existing provisions or creating new provisions relating to the personal use or firing of consumer fireworks. These remain a topic of local ordinances or resolutions under home rule as provided in KSA 31-134 subsection (b).

The bill adds three new types of fireworks licenses to the existing list. Licensing is through the State Fire Marshal. The 7 license types in the amended law are: Manufacturer; hobbyist manufacturer; distributor of display fireworks; distributor of articles pyrotechnic; unlimited distributor; display fireworks operator; and proximate pyrotechnic operator.

Any violations of the Act by the licensees are civil violations addressed by the State Fire Marshal, they are not criminal violations and not enforceable by law enforcement. If you believe you have a licensee violating the statutes or regulations you should contact the State Fire Marshal.

It is unlawful to possess, purchase, sell, or offer for sale fireworks labeled “For Professional Use Only” without a current license issued by the State Fire Marshal. However, the bill does not create a crime category for this “unlawful” act. The only penalties provided are civil penalties under KSA 31-510.

Under continuing law (KSA 31-509), fireworks that are stored, possessed, or transported in violation of the Kansas Fireworks Act may be seized by the Fire Marshal or law enforcement. Seizure requires an inventory of seized fireworks provided to the person alleged to be in violation and notice to the State Fire Marshal. More procedural details are in the statutes. The State Fire Marshal also will develop Administrative Regulations relative to these operations.
SB199 (2025 SL Ch 80) §3-4, Amended KSA 31-502, 31-503. Bill Summary. Effective 4/24/25.

Updated statutes are available on my website at: https://www.kansasleo.com/KSAs/Ch31Art5.htm

2024 Session Summaries

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 22:27:26 GMT

The Kansas Statutes Most Relevant to Kansas Law Enforcement are up to date and can be found at:
https://kansasleo.com/statutes.htm

2024 Amendments to the Kansas Standard Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Act. Critical changes in the law any officer engaging in civil asset forfeiture must know. These changes were passed in SB458 and go into effect on July 1, 2024.

See the following reports for full details.

See the full set of statutes in the Kansas Standard Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Act, with the 2024 changes highlighted.

See the full text of SB458.

See the KACP, KSA, and KPOA Legislative Liaison’s summary to SB458.

See the KPOA Point of Law Summary of the Changes to Forfeiture Law.

See the Kansas Legislative Research final summary of SB458.

Final 2024 Session Reports

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 05:14:51 GMT

Full Report (includes the reports below as attachments)

Major Law Enforcement Topics Report

What Every Officer Should Know

What Every Administrator Should Know

What Every Administrator Should Know-Sheriff's Supplement

Current Legislative Reports

Fri, 10 May 2024 22:00:00 GMT

General Bill Reports

Status of the key bills

Bills to Governor

Where Did That Bill Go-By Original Bill No.

Where Did That Bill Go-By Topic

2024 Legislative Priorities

All 2024 Bills

2024 LE Related Bills Introduced

Specific Bill Summaries

Forfeiture Bill (SB458) Update 4/8/24
Drone Bill (SB217) Update 4/8/24
Medical Marijuana (SB555) Update 3/29/24

Weekly Legislative Report for Week 13 April 1-5, 2024

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 02:25:00 GMT

Report Date 4/8/24

This past week was the final week before first adjournment. The week was spent entirely on Conference Committees including the budget and tax bills. They will now be off for three weeks before returning for the veto session.

Key things to watch for:

There were a lot of bills from conference committees passed last week that will be going to the Governor. I will be updating the "Bills to Governor" report periodically during the next three weeks as the Governor acts on those bills.
Two bills of high interest to law enforcement were passed and will go to the Governor. These were on Civil Asset Forfeiture and Drones.
We still have a significant number of crime and criminal procedure bills in conference that we understand will be worked on in the Veto Session.
Marijuana Legalization: Several things to watch here. First, there will be a move on April 30 to force the medical marijuana bill out of committee and bring it to debate on the floor. It will take a 2/3 majority vote to bring the bill out of committee. These attempts are rarely successful, but we must do some work over the break to make sure the votes are not there for it. That bill is SB135. Another marijuana bill, SB555, was tabled in committee, and a third, SB558, was introduced late and has not had a hearing.

Details available at the KPOA Legislation Webpage.

This is the time of year the topics in bills start getting moved around to different bill numbers. So you will find a “Where Did That Bill Go” report at the link above. One version lists them by topic, the other lists them by original bill number.

I am still working on verifying the information on the bill status and other bill update reports to be sure I haven't missed something getting moved in conference committee. I will be updating them over the next several days if I find new information.

Ed Klumpp
Legislative Liaison
eklumpp@cox.net

Final 2023 Session Reports

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 13:32:08 GMT

Full Report
Things Every Officer Needs to Know
Things Every Administrator Needs to Know
Major Law Changes

2022 Session Final Reports

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 02:27:04 GMT

Final Reports of the 2022 Legislative Session Are Available at the Links Below:

Full Report Including all of the smaller reports below

Same Report as Above But Without the Attachments Below

Table of Major Law Changes

Things Every Officer Needs to Know

Things Every Administrator Needs to Know

End of 2021 Session Legislative Reports

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 20:24:09 GMT

The following reports summarize the legislation from the 2021 Session becoming law. The further down the list, the more comprehensive the information.

What Line Officers Need to Know (Updated 6/18/21)

What Administrators Need to Know

Summary of Most Important Law Enforcement Related Legislation
Includes table of changes to laws on felons in possession of firearms

Summary of all Legislation Impacting Law Enforcement (Updated 6/18/21)

Final 2020 Legislative Session Reports

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 18:51:21 GMT

The final reports of the 2020 Legislative Session, including the Special Session are now available.

See the Full Report at this link.

See the 5 Things Every Officer Must Know Report at this link.

See the 5 Things Every Administrator Must Know Report at this link.

Juvenile Justice Reform Legislative Post Audit Report Released

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 22:28:44 GMT

The Legislative Division of Post Audit released its study today of the Juvenile Justice Reform.

You can see the overview page at:
https://www.kslpa.org/audit-report-library/juvenile-justice-reforms-evaluating-the-effects-of-senate-bill-367/

The full report is at:
https://www.kslpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/B01.02-Final-Report-PDF_A.pdf

Ed Klumpp
Legislative Liaison
Kansas Association of Chiefs of Police
Kansas Sheriffs Association
Kansas Peace Officers Association
eklumpp@cox.net
(785)640-1102