Continuing in existence certain exceptions to the disclosure of public records under the Kansas open records act.
HB 2519 extends the confidentiality of emergency contact information provided by Kansas driver's license holders. It ensures that details like names and phone numbers for emergency contact (added when applying for or renewing a license) remain private and are not subject to public disclosure under Kansas' open records law. The bill specifies this information can only be shared with law enforcement for contacting the designated person in case of an accident or emergency, and it expires on July 1, 2026, unless renewed by the legislature. This directly affects license holders who provide emergency contact details to the Kansas Division of Vehicles.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 22, 2026
Signed Apr 9, 2026
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Enrolled
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5 edits
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Apr 9, 2026
MODERATE
The bill was reformatted to remove page numbers and headers, while adding a new section that allows drivers to update emergency contact information online or by mail. Additionally, the state child death review board's administrative rules were updated to require the attorney general's supervision and approval for all financial transactions.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding the child death review board was expanded to include specific administrative and financial oversight requirements.
REQUIREMENT
Added a new provision allowing license holders to add, amend, or delete emergency contact information via the Division of Vehicles' website or by mailing a paper form.
Added a new requirement that the state child death review board must establish an office in Topeka.
FISCAL
Modified the financial oversight of the child death review board to require that all expenditures and payrolls be approved by both the chairperson and the attorney general.
ENFORCEMENT
Modified the administrative structure of the child death review board to place it under the direction and supervision of the attorney general.
TECHNICAL
Removed page numbers, headers, and line numbers from the text to clean up the formatting.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
6
Committee
4
Apr 9, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor on Friday, April 3, 2026
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Consent Calendar Passed
upper
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee Report recommending bill be passed and placed on Consent Calendar by Senate Committee on Judiciary
upper
Feb 25, 2026
Committee
Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary
upper
Feb 24, 2026
Introduced
Received and Introduced
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Final Action - Passed; Yea 120, Nay 2, Absent 3
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee of the Whole - Be passed
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Report recommending bill be passed by House Committee on Judiciary
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Committee
Referred to House Committee on Judiciary
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
Introduced
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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