SB 373 Kansas Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Creating a maximum length of time for an agreement between a utility and law enforcement to install law enforcement equipment on a utility pole or structure.

SB 373 limits law enforcement agreements with public utilities for attaching equipment (like cameras) to utility poles or structures to a maximum of 30 days, unless authorized by a warrant, court order, or in designated commercial zones or parks. After 30 days, the equipment must be removed, and any evidence collected beyond that period cannot be used in court. The bill directly affects public utilities (such as electric companies) and law enforcement agencies, requiring them to comply with the time limit and providing utilities immunity from liability for following the rules. It amends Kansas law to establish this 30-day rule and evidence restriction, replacing the previous standard.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2026 Last action Apr 10, 2026
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As Introduced As Amended by Senate Committee · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to expand the definition of law enforcement agencies to include the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and clarify the definition of law enforcement equipment to exclude certain non-video devices and automatic license plate readers. Additionally, the text was updated to correct a formatting error where the number '30' was incorrectly followed by '60' in the duration limits.
Scope change
The scope of the bill was expanded to include the Kansas Bureau of Investigation as an authorized entity under the new law.
ELIGIBILITY

Added the Kansas Bureau of Investigation to the list of law enforcement agencies authorized to attach equipment to utility poles.

DEFINITION

Added a specific definition for 'law enforcement equipment' that excludes non-video equipment and automatic license plate readers that automatically delete data within 90 days.

TECHNICAL

Corrected a text error in the duration limit, changing the phrase '30 60 days' to '30 days' to accurately reflect the 30-day rule.

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Committee
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Feb 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Senate Committee on Judiciary
upper
Jan 23, 2026
Committee
Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary
upper
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
Introduced
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