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KS HCR5026

KS HCR5026
Proposing a constitutional amendment to section 1 of the Kansas bill of rights to affirm that men and women are possessed of equal and inalienable natural rights from conception.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
04/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

A PROPOSITION to amend section 1 of the bill of rights of the constitution of the state of Kansas, relating to equal rights.

AI Summary

This concurrent resolution proposes an amendment to Section 1 of the Kansas Bill of Rights, which is a foundational document outlining fundamental rights. The amendment would explicitly state that both men and women possess equal and inherent natural rights, including the right to life from the moment of conception. This means that if approved by the Kansas Legislature with a two-thirds majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and subsequently by the voters, the state constitution would be changed to affirm these equal rights for all individuals, starting from conception. The resolution also outlines the process for submitting this proposed amendment to the voters for their approval or rejection at the general election in November 2026.

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Government Affairs

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Federal and State Affairs (House)

Last Action

House Withdrawn from Committee on Federal and State Affairs; Rereferred to Committee on Interstate Cooperation (on 04/09/2026)

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