Bill > HB2166

This bill continues in existence certain exceptions to the disclosure of public records under the Kansas Open Records Act. The bill amends existing law to extend the review and continuation of various statutory exceptions to public records disclosure. Specifically, it adds new subsections to K.S.A. 45-229 that continue exceptions for statutes reviewed during the 2024 and 2025 legislative sessions, including provisions related to specific state agencies and types of records. The bill removes expiration language from previous provisions about COVID-19 information sharing and confidential medical licensing information, effectively making these exceptions permanent. The legislation reflects Kansas's approach to periodically reviewing and reauthorizing exemptions to public records disclosure, ensuring that such exceptions serve a clear public purpose and are not overly broad. The bill continues the state's commitment to balancing government transparency with the need to protect sensitive personal, governmental, and confidential information by carefully reviewing and maintaining specific disclosure exceptions.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2166/