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KS HB2766
KS HB2766Providing that artificial persons shall not possess any political powers relating to election activity or ballot-issue activity.
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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning the powers of artificial persons and foreign artificial persons; relating to political powers such as election activity or ballot- issue activity; providing that artificial persons shall not possess any such political powers and any exercise of such powers shall be void and result in forfeiture of privileges granted pursuant to Kansas law; amending K.S.A. 17-1503, 17-1605, 17-2034, 17-2204, 17-6001, 17- 6101, 17-6104, 17-7930, 56-1a106, 56-1a253 and 56a-306 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 17-7668 and repealing the existing sections.
AI Summary
This bill, effective January 1, 2027, aims to prevent artificial legal persons, such as corporations and limited liability companies, from engaging in election activity (supporting or opposing candidates, parties, or political committees) or ballot-issue activity (supporting or opposing ballot questions). The bill clarifies that these political activities are not lawful purposes for such entities and any attempt to engage in them is void and can lead to the forfeiture of their privileges, including limited liability. It also specifies that foreign entities conducting such activities in Kansas will be considered to be transacting business in the state for legal purposes, and it amends various existing Kansas statutes to reflect these changes, while also repealing those original sections.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary (House)
Last Action
House Referred to Committee on Elections (on 02/06/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2766/ |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2766_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2766_00_0000.pdf |
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