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KS SB479

KS SB479
Authorizing comprehensive wellness programs for the Kansas highway patrol and Kansas bureau of investigation, permitting law enforcement personnel of other state agencies to participate in such programs and making annual transfers from the state highway fund and the state general fund for the purpose of financing the implementation of such programs.


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Introduced
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning state law enforcement personnel; authorizing the Kansas highway patrol and Kansas bureau of investigation to establish and implement a comprehensive wellness program for officers and employees; permitting certified law enforcement personnel of other state agencies to participate in such programs; making annual transfers from the state highway fund and the state general fund for the purpose of financing the implementation of such programs.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Kansas Highway Patrol and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) to create and run comprehensive wellness programs designed to improve the health and resilience of their officers and employees, which in turn will make these agencies more effective. These programs will offer resources and training in areas like mental health and suicide prevention, physical fitness and injury prevention, relationship well-being, and financial stability. Importantly, certified law enforcement officers from other state agencies will also be allowed to participate in these wellness initiatives. To fund these programs, the bill mandates annual transfers of $350,000 from the state highway fund to the Kansas Highway Patrol's operations fund, starting in July 2026, and $150,000 from the state general fund to a designated KBI fund, also beginning in July 2026.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 02/05/2026)

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