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KS HB2721
KS HB2721Modifying an exception to the Kansas Open Records Act concerning software programs for electronic data processing.
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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning the open records act; relating to permissible exceptions to disclosure; modifying an exception to the open records act for software programs for electronic data processing and documentation thereof; eliminating a requirement that a public agency maintain a register accessible to the public that describes information such agency maintains on computer facilities and the form that such information can be made available using existing computer programs; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 45-221 and repealing the existing section.
AI Summary
This bill modifies an exception to the Kansas Open Records Act, which is a law that generally requires public agencies to make their records available to the public. Specifically, the bill removes the requirement for public agencies to maintain a public register that details the information they store on computer facilities and how that information can be accessed using existing computer programs, while still allowing them to keep software programs and their documentation confidential.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary (H)
Last Action
House Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 02/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2721/ |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2721_00_0000.pdf |
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