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KS HCR5006
KS HCR5006Proposing a constitutional amendment to amend section 4 of the Kansas bill of rights to recognize the right to bear arms as a fundamental right that includes the possession and use of ammunition, firearm accessories and firearm components, and that any restrictions on such right are subject to the strict scrutiny standard.
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Introduced
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
In Committee
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/11/2026
04/11/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A PROPOSITION to amend section 4 of the bill of rights of the constitution of the state of Kansas to recognize the right to bear arms as a natural and fundamental right; clarifying that such right includes the possession and use of ammunition, firearm accessories and firearm components; making restrictions on such right subject to strict scrutiny.
AI Summary
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to the Kansas Bill of Rights that would strengthen and clarify the right to bear arms. Specifically, the amendment would explicitly recognize the right to keep and bear arms as a "natural and fundamental right" and expand its scope to include possession and use of ammunition, firearm accessories, and firearm components. The resolution would require that any restrictions on this right be subject to "strict scrutiny," which is a legal standard that demands the most rigorous form of judicial review, making it extremely difficult for the government to impose limitations on gun ownership. If approved by two-thirds of both legislative chambers and subsequently by voters in a special election on August 4, 2026, the amendment would provide broader constitutional protections for gun ownership in Kansas. The ballot explanation emphasizes that the amendment seeks to ensure the right to keep and bear arms "shall not be infringed" and deserves the "highest protection" under state law.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (67)
Rebecca Schmoe (R)*,
Avery Anderson (R),
Francis Awerkamp (R),
Brad Barrett (R),
Carrie Barth (R),
Brian Bergkamp (R),
Emil Bergquist (R),
Doug Blex (R),
Bill Bloom (R),
Sherri Brantley (R),
Ron Bryce (R),
Dave Buehler (R),
Blake Carpenter (R),
Will Carpenter (R),
Shawn Chauncey (R),
Ken Collins (R),
Ken Corbet (R),
Leo Delperdang (R),
Duane Droge (R),
Ronald Ellis (R),
Susan Estes (R),
Brett Fairchild (R),
Fred Gardner (R),
Dan Goddard (R),
Jason Goetz (R),
Dan Hawkins (R),
Dale Helwig (R),
Scott Hill (R),
Kyle Hoffman (R),
Nick Hoheisel (R),
Steve Howe (R),
Leah Howell (R),
Cyndi Howerton (R),
Susan Humphries (R),
Tim Johnson (R),
Tom Kessler (R),
Mike King (R),
Martin Long (R),
Kyle McNorton (R),
Jim Minnix (R),
Lisa Moser (R),
Lance Neelly (R),
Patrick Penn (R),
Sandy Pickert (R),
Samantha Poetter Parshall (R),
Pat Proctor (R),
Ken Rahjes (R),
Bill Rhiley (R),
Angel Roeser (R),
Web Roth (R),
Clarke Sanders (R),
Kevin Schwertfeger (R),
Joe Seiwert (R),
Adam Smith (R),
Megan Steele (R),
Bill Sutton (R),
Sean Tarwater (R),
Mike Thompson (R),
Adam Turk (R),
Paul Waggoner (R),
Jill Ward (R),
Barb Wasinger (R),
Troy Waymaster (R),
Gary White (R),
Richard Wilborn (R),
Kristey Williams (R),
Dawn Wolf (R),
Last Action
House Committee of the Whole - Passed over and retain a place on the calendar (on 02/20/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hcr5006/ |
| Analysis - Supplemental Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hcr5006_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hcr5006_00_0000.pdf |
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