Bill > SCR1610

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to the Kansas Bill of Rights that would explicitly recognize the right to bear arms as a fundamental and natural right. The amendment would expand the existing right to keep and bear arms by specifically including the possession and use of ammunition, firearm accessories, and firearm components. Importantly, the resolution introduces a legal standard called "strict scrutiny," which means that any potential restrictions on this right would be subject to the most rigorous level of judicial review, making it extremely difficult for the government to impose limitations. 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 stronger constitutional protection for gun ownership rights in Kansas. The ballot explanation emphasizes that the amendment aims to ensure that the right to keep and bear arms cannot be easily infringed and deserves the highest level of legal protection.