HB 2204 Kansas House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Declaring that the world health organization, the united nations and the world economic forum have no power within the state of Kansas or any political subdivisions thereof to enforce any rule, regulation, fee, tax, policy or mandate.

HB 2204 declares that the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations (UN), and World Economic Forum (WEF) have no authority to enforce any rules, regulations, fees, taxes, policies, or mandates within Kansas or its local governments. The bill prohibits Kansas state agencies, municipalities, and all political subdivisions from implementing or enforcing any requirements issued by these international organizations. This is a symbolic legislative statement with no new enforcement mechanisms, as these organizations typically lack direct legal authority over U.S. states. The bill directly affects Kansas government entities by affirming their independence from international policy mandates.
Bill status died 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2026
House Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Apr 10, 2026
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What changed between versions

As Introduced {As Amended by House Committee of the Whole} · 2 edits
MINOR
The bill includes a minor grammatical correction to the title, changing 'it's' to 'it's {the}' to clarify that the restriction applies to political subdivisions of the state. Additionally, a header indicating the bill was amended by the House Committee of the Whole was added to the beginning of the text.
TECHNICAL

Corrected a grammatical error in the bill title by adding the word 'the' before 'political subdivisions thereof' to ensure proper phrasing.

Inserted a header line stating the bill was amended by the House Committee of the Whole.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
6
Committee
5
Amendments
1
Jan 16, 2026
Committee
Referred to Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs
upper
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced
Received and Introduced
upper
Jan 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea 85, Nay 35, Absent 5
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Rep. Blake Carpenter was adopted
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Rep. Blake Carpenter
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Rep. Rebecca Schmoe raised a question of germaneness. The amendment was ruled not germane
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Rep. Susan Ruiz
lower
Mar 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Report recommending bill be passed by House Committee on Federal and State Affairs
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to House Committee on Federal and State Affairs
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Rebecca Schmoe
Rebecca Schmoe
RRepublican
KS
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