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KS HB2519
KS HB2519Continuing in existence certain exceptions to the disclosure of public records under the Kansas open records act.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
03/11/2026
03/11/2026
Crossed Over
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning the Kansas open records act (KORA); relating to public records; continuing in existence certain exceptions to the disclosure thereof; amending K.S.A. 8-2,158, 40-221b and 41-353 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 22a-243, 45-229 and 75-782 and repealing the existing sections.
AI Summary
This bill makes permanent certain exceptions to the Kansas Open Records Act (KORA), which generally requires public records to be accessible to the public. Specifically, it ensures that information regarding emergency contacts for driver's license holders, records of the state child death review board, certain details related to reinsurance transactions by insurance companies, and records of fulfillment houses shipping alcoholic beverages will remain confidential. It also makes permanent the confidentiality of documents and discussions of elder and dependent adult abuse multidisciplinary teams. These provisions were previously set to expire on July 1, 2026, but this bill removes those expiration dates, making them permanent exceptions to public disclosure. The bill also amends K.S.A. 45-229, which outlines the legislative review process for exceptions to the KORA, to reflect these permanent changes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary (House)
Last Action
Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed and placed on Consent Calendar by (on 03/11/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2519/ |
| House Committee on Judiciary Report | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2026_hb2519_h_3526.pdf |
| Analysis - Supplemental Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2519_00_0000.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2519_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2519_00_0000.pdf |
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