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KS HB2465
KS HB2465Enacting the professionals' freedom of expression act to provide protection for professionals and businesses against adverse action as a result of an expression of beliefs of such professional or business that is unrelated to such profession or business.
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning discrimination; enacting the professionals' freedom of expression act; providing protection for professionals and businesses against adverse action as a result of an expression of beliefs by such professional or business that is unrelated to such profession or business; including such protections within the real estate brokers' and salespersons' license act; amending K.S.A. 58-3034 and 58-3062 and repealing the existing sections. WHEREAS, The provisions of sections section 1 and 2 and the amendments to K.S.A. 58-3034 and 58-3062 shall be known and may be cited as the professionals' freedom of expression act. Now, therefore:
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Professionals' Freedom of Expression Act, aims to protect professionals and businesses from adverse actions by governmental entities or private licensing organizations solely because of their beliefs or the lawful expression of those beliefs in contexts unrelated to their profession. It specifically amends existing laws related to real estate brokers and salespersons to include these protections, preventing the denial, revocation, or suspension of licenses, or any other form of penalty or discrimination, based on personal beliefs that do not impact their professional duties. The act also grants individuals who are harmed by such violations a legal avenue to seek damages, attorney fees, and other relief.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Commerce, Labor and Economic Development (House)
Last Action
House Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507 (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2465/ |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2465_01_0000.pdf |
| House Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development Report | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2026_hb2465_h_3588.pdf |
| Analysis - Supplemental Note: As Amended by House Committee | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2465_01_0000.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2465_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2465_00_0000.pdf |
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