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KS HB2778
KS HB2778Removing the current exception to the criminal use of weapons statute that allows any individual over the age of 21 or with a provisional license to possess a concealed handgun in or on school property or grounds or at any regularly scheduled school-sponsored activity or event if not otherwise prohibited under either federal or state law.
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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning crimes, punishment and criminal procedure; relating to firearms; removing the current exception to the criminal use of weapons statute that allows any individual over the age of 21 or with a provisional license to possess a concealed handgun in or on school property or grounds or at any regularly scheduled school-sponsored activity or event if not otherwise prohibited under either federal or state law; amending K.S.A. 21-6301 and repealing the existing section.
AI Summary
This bill amends the criminal use of weapons statute in Kansas by removing an existing exception that allowed individuals over 21 years old or those with a provisional license to carry a concealed handgun on school property, at school-sponsored events, or on school grounds, provided they were not otherwise prohibited by law. The bill specifically targets and removes this provision, meaning that the general prohibition against possessing firearms on school property will now apply to these individuals as well, with the exception of law enforcement officers and certain other authorized individuals. The bill also repeals the existing version of K.S.A. 21-6301, which is the statute governing criminal use of weapons, and will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
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Federal and State Affairs (House)
Last Action
House Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs (on 02/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2778/ |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2778_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2778_00_0000.pdf |
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