Bill > HB2101

This bill would prohibit cities and counties in Kansas from establishing or operating a guaranteed income program using tax revenue, unless the state legislature specifically approves such a program through legislation. A "guaranteed income program" is defined as a regular periodic cash payment to individuals that is not mandated by federal law. Any existing municipal guaranteed income programs adopted before July 1, 2025, would be automatically nullified under this legislation. The bill effectively prevents local governments from independently creating cash assistance programs that provide direct financial support to individuals, requiring instead that any such programs must first receive explicit legislative approval. This represents a significant restriction on local governments' ability to implement social welfare initiatives, potentially limiting efforts to address poverty or economic inequality at the municipal level through direct cash transfer programs.

Government Affairs, Labor and Employment

Welfare Reform (H)

https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2101/